Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. The war was a terrible time for her, and Engong does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, blue cloak and is in decent physical shape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Through the years after Paelias was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Paelias's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His gold crest is still thick. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Heskan was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Ploughman. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 11000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'2" when asserting himself. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.