Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a glaive, but if one is not available she will default to her ceremonial dagger. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Through the years after Shadow was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Shadow's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and many gnolls want her driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 sp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears blue trousers with green and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. With bright black hair. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Fletcher and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her blonde hair is cut short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Mardnab was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Mardnab took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor she uses now. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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 left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aramil grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Aramil was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 80 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. She has gray eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Kristryd 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kristryd fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 16000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with green pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Abad has worked very hard to control his curse. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Abad was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. His hair is brown and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. 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: He was born in a small desert village. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. After a long history of fighting, Sarah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 110 gp.