Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Ranala began to lead the lost caravan. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A true patriot, Conrad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Conrad was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Crown-heir. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She wears her brown hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Chain shirt.