Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Volen grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Amber (140 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. His yellow fur is knotted and matted. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. Spear was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Spear decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2700 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has no hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Tawar was born on a far southern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Healer. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear flannel. His crest is short and gold. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gifted student he started as a Navigator, but he got bored and became a Masseuse. He tends to his Masseuse job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 3000 sp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fancy black dress. She keeps her long purple hair kept up in a rat tail. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Malachite (16 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown vest and prefers white and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and doesn't want to be a apothecary and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears bulky violet painted plate armor. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She has amber eyes and a violet hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Elizabeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Elizabeth and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 70 pp.