Description: An older woman who is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, she is not a threatening figure. Her blonde hair is cut short. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Ermina lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her head has been shaved. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aline studied abroad. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Being a Detective kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her ears are large.

Personality: Jo hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a simple violet robe with green stripes complete with hood. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her chestnut hair up. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.