Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Vanchu speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Vanchu was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 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.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He has no fur. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Serpent wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 14000 gp. Obsidian (15 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Coral (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Jet (100 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, and is pretty ugly. His hair is white and curly. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Enemies, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished hammer as well. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Anastrianna was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her golden hair is still thick. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady white eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.