Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and many gnolls want her driven away

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy lavender fur. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He has a hunchback. His lavender fur, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When Cloak reached his early adolescence his Tabaxi mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bellfounder. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a crush on the local bellfounder

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a hunchback. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a fancy brown dress. She sports blonde long hair. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Jane never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a yellow coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.