Description: This younger middle-aged woman has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker white hat.

Personality: Volen is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. 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: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His gray fur has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He struck the Spy job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new spy responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 60 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his blonde hair down. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 80 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.