Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 4'11". She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and her gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. Her red hair is cut short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Volen is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: An older man who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Donaar 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 14000 sp. Black pearl (700 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His fur is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sun lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sun fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 11000 cp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.