Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is brown and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Vola learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

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

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 700 sp. Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished longbow as well. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Uraim studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Uraim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: 5'9" and muscular, this southern woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has moderate length brown fur. Her eyes are likewise copper. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 19000 cp.