Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Volen was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished woman wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her black hair is cut short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His fur, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. This copper eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Guardian, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks, and is pretty ugly. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Dee was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Architect. She's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a body guard again

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.