Description: This woman dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 80 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with white slacks. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Pearl liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a black shirt, with a yellow mid length skirt with yellow tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her green crest is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has wavy white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Maynild is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Maynild was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 30 gp.