Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and carries clubs. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Volen does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Her chestnut hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to protect her home

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his blue crest down. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Fletcher. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gargax was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Fletcher. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 700 gp. Jade (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp).

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a Architect first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Oolah was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Architect. She's also a talented Miller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and many orcs want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.