Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a white shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and brown pants. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vola studied abroad. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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 greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is cut short. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After months of barely getting by, Rael managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His black hair is still thick. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has done his best to style his bronze crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Mehen was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Emerald (700 gp).