Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Vola 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. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp).

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this southern man wears a yellow vest and prefers brown and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small yellow hat.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mason

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

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a Engraver first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adran grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His childhood dream was to be a Stableman, but he was a colossal failure. 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 is unsatisfied with his job.

Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2300 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His brown hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is content

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, black cloak. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tagga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 25000 cp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. 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 golden hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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 in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: She's repulsed by the PC; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He takes great joy in being the best Unemployed in town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He tends to his Unemployed job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Just what you see.