Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses well, wearing red shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has a very tight haircut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her first spouse was a Courier, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Aquamarine (400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is blonde and curly. His green eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born to a Glassblower, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male dresses like a well dressed Shipwright does. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp).