Description: She wears a green coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head, and she perpetually has her nunchaku ready. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hecat was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: An older man who is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, he is not a threatening figure. His auburn hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Beiro was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a violet coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is silver and very short. He has amber eyes and a violet hat with a red feather.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. A freak accident while working with his Bowyer father left him crippled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Sardonyx (50 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.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a pastel tunic with white highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length gray fur. Her eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. 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: Born in the south to a Courier, Dynamic learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Dynamic abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She's also a talented Painter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Revenge; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jet (40 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man usually wears his tan robe and has his shortbow always slung over his shoulder, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing his hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears an entirely brown suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She wears her brown hair down. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver ewer (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a pastel tunic with white highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her fur is white, silky, and of moderate length. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trail was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Gardener

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

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.