Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born into a rich family. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Hecat has worked very hard to control her curse. After a long history of fighting, Hecat and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This malnourished woman dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is red and curly. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He carries with him a set of sais on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. His fur is white and curly. His eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ronwe does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When Ronwe reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. 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: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Sard (60 gp).