Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She sports a flattop hair cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Balifra embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 80 gp. Onyx (40 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a large tan jacket, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Marshal but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, marred by sweets. Her golden hair is still thick. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her crossbow. Her white fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Jade was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Jade grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Jade. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has black hair. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. After coming to the age of reason, Loopmottin took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Engraver. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Jo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Good lock.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 350 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scythe with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born to a Hunter, her father struggled to pay the bills. Callie was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Callie decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has chestnut hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 gp.