Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vaina isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: Vaina hails from a village terrorized by orcs. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Vaina was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She is portly but not overly obese. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Verna hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform After a long history of fighting, Verna and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'10" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'0", this man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He wears his silver hair down. This black eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1500 gp.