Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vola was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a longbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His orange fur is lengthy. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a large blue jacket. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a great chef.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hûra embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Hûra abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.