Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by unlife.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Blacksmith business.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She carries a battered rapier and tarnished sai as well. Her hair is red and very short. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Eloise lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Sarah learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.