Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Volen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He usually wears his green robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder. He is physically well-built. He has purple hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Barkeep who has hired him part-time. He takes great joy in being the best Barkeep in town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Poor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 180 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Simple lock.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A true patriot, Clerebold would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the south. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished woman wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 30 gp.