Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black vest and prefers tan and blue shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Nija was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Nija's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Nija and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: He wears a black shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He is physically well-built. His rusty crest is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a mace on his belt. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished mace as well. He has lavender fur. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in the south to a Servant, Lone learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Servant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Pyntle was born the youngest of three triplets. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top yellow hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Simon was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Simon was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Engraver. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to protect his home

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a green Stetson hat and green clothes, and is pretty ugly. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Rose (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.