Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat, marred by sweets. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Joan would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Joan was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Rolf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Apothecary again; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Architect. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Architect. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Peridot (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a violet costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She has wavy silver hair. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A freak accident while working with her Layabout father left her crippled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: She is content; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Insane, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Azurite (14 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jade (150 gp).