Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. He keeps his yellow fur in a pixie cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Body Guard who has hired him part-time. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Body Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. 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: Wants a kiss; and he has a crush on the local jeweler

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gifted student she started as a Performer, but she got bored and became a Architect. She's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and many gnolls want her driven away

Flaws: Greedy, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'6". She very much looks the part of a Masseuse, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: This eastern 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 auburn hair is singed and shortened. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She got into the Farmer business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Farmer for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new farmer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Melech is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born in the east. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is golden and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Virra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 pp. Carnelian (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). White opal (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has moderate length auburn hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Varg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.