Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Volen was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Volen's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears baggy green pantaloons and a grey scarf, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mason work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mason work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mason.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a black small hat and black clothes. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Gifted from a young age, Karg studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Beggar job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 19000 cp. Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Paggen studied abroad. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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. Paggen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.