Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Jillian was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. After a long history of fighting, Jillian and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His black hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Cressel was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Cressel fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand his business

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Amber (120 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Jet (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Jade (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her silver crest down. Her skin is flawless and her red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Furrele is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sage they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Body Guard, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears her red hair down. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Cartwright for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with green slacks. She carries with her a set of maces, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Oda lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Coral (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He carries with him a set of tridents, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.