Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is physically well-built. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, Jacoba learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Jacoba's homeland. Jacoba decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears baggy red pantaloons and a tan scarf. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Roofer business.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. 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: Born to a Sculptor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A freak accident while working with his Sculptor mother left him crippled. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Nelkin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her long beige fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, In love, Guardian. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 30 pp.