Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her fur is red, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: Aura speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Aura hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 16000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rose (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jade (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a crossbow on her belt. She has dyed her greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a Animal Trainer, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. 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. Heather fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1300 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He keeps his long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the north. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Marshal, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Coral (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 2'10", this man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Hobart hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Rose (40 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His silver hair is still thick. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Anverth speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.