Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her small white hat.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. A true patriot, Vola would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Cynical, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His crest is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. She has dyed her greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has achieved small success as a Carpenter.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She wears an entirely white suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a hunchback. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born in the north. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She tends to her Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears long strands of amber and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Serpent was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Bullseye lantern.