Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 wracked by social anxiety.

Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 6000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His skin is also unnaturally pale. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is silver and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 30 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Malachite (9 gp).