Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, grey shirt, and tan tie. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Volen grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He carries with him a set of whips on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His crest is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Trynnicus fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Lorilla speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Junk Dealer for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Spice Merchant; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.