Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Yvonne never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Coral (100 gp). Fire opal (800 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Emma lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Emma was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Emma's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Emma and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Jocelyn was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bounty Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. At some point he was captured by gnolls and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp).