Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her hair is long and red with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the west. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Elama has worked very hard to control her curse. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She's in love; and she has a crush on the local cook

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 pp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Amber (140 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this southern man dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). White opal (800 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'9" and wears dull green sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed pickaxe, just in case. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has wavy white hair. Her fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. The war was a terrible time for her, and Lerissa does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. When Lerissa reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father 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 left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and balancing her hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp).

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this western woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blue hair is thinning but still full. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and usually wears his pastel robe and has his falchion always slung over his shoulder. His lavender fur is braided into rings. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gale was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Jade (130 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Amber (130 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.