Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Volen's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Volen abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple violet robe with green stripes complete with hood, and he perpetually has his club ready. He has moderate length red hair. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Guy liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a club and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man wears a blue collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the west. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is in excellent shape and sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his scarlet crest down. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He is physically well-built. His hair is auburn and very short. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Mozfel was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Adept, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'1" and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Rieta is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long blue hair kept up in a rat tail. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rimmon studied abroad. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 26000 cp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. 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: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful, Mundane. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.