Description: This woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of a Shipwright, who enjoyed hunting, Anne was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He is a Metallic Dragon in disguise. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 40000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears dark leathers with embroidery and is in decent physical shape. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Sybil wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (90 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Full Plate. 1 Full Plate.