Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Volen lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 50 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). 1 Holy water.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his bastard sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His yellow fur is lengthy. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Flame lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Religious, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Standing 5'4", this woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her bow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Sage, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a trident on his belt. He carries with him a set of tridents, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Nogu hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Nogu abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Being a Mayor kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.