Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has a very tight haircut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born in the west to a Animal Trainer, Helen learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Animal Trainer and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 gp. 2 Smokesticks. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing a long, blue cloak. Her hair is cut close to her head. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She comes from a rich western family. 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. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Military, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a grey shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and white pants. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman wears a worn and beaten armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her hair is golden and very short. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson brown hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Agnes will drive conversation. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

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. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Agnes has worked very hard to control her curse. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.