Description: An older woman who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Armara was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Rogue, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Rogue in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Armara was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Armara's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Armara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Valanthe took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. She bought a ceremonial dagger and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 60 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is long and red with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is brown, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born to a Fisher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Shy, PTSD, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 230 gp.