Description: He stands about 3'4" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Burto was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it.

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Anastrianna was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Anastrianna was born on a far southern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Map Maker. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). Jade (40 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears professional attire. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is short and chestnut. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Ielenia enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 sp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Jade (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair is white and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His childhood dream was to be a Knight, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1300 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her yellow robe. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She is a great chef.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 33000 sp.