Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is black and curly. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Aym took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Enemies, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on her right side. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 pp. Malachite (5 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a long, red cloak, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her blonde hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nikki studied abroad. When Nikki reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Family, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Architect, but he got bored and became a Engraver. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Engraver for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Menny has worked very hard to control her curse. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she is content

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Coral (140 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is short and chestnut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Hadarai is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Rose (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Amber (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.