Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears tattered old clothes. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Morana has worked very hard to control her curse. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Morana was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look and is in decent physical shape. She has a very tight haircut. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She takes great joy in being the best Animal Trainer in town.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theirastra studied abroad. When Theirastra reached her early adolescence her Elf 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: She wears blue trousers with pastel and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She has green eyes and a blue hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Nissa is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Nissa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a white costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his 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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a deep hatred of goblins

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). White opal (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and prefers to wear flannel. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Creega alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. 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 has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Actor. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jasper (70 gp).