Description: This tall, slender woman wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Vola was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: This woman prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Nedda wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the east to a Stylist, Nedda learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has worked as a Stylist like her mother before her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 cp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp).

Description: A 5'7" western man, he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Hûra was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries with her a set of pickaxes, each one with a opal on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. A true patriot, Bolhild would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His green crest is still thick. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Torinn was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 sp. Carnelian (40 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.