Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

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. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her red hair is well kept. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Joan would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. After coming to the age of reason, Joan took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adam grew up listening to his father's many stories. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. 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 has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Smokesticks. 2 Holy water.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He wears skinny pants and wears a white and black robe with the hood down. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).