Description: This late middle aged woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Avice enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. 2 Antitoxin. 1 Thunderstones. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. With wild white hair. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is silver and curly. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Anselm was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. Anselm was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Anselm decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.