Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Volen was born with her father's beautiful face. Volen was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Volen decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has done his best to style his beige fur to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his copper eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Volen was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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 dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Barber mother left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He has wavy golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice, Philantrophist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Healer mother left her crippled. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 160 gp.