Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. She is an epitome of beauty. She has shaved her head bald. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ella 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. When Ella reached her early adolescence her Human 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: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Rose (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She is physically well-built. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Emma was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and revenge

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with yellow slacks. Her long blonde hair reaches down to her waist. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born into a rich family. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 sp. Citrine (70 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.