Description: Standing 5'0", this woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Volen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 70 pp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has wavy blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Pirithin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pirithin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His clothes are grease stained in places. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Ribbles lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She wears a green feathered hat and green clothes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manea grew up listening to her father's many stories. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Amber (80 gp).