Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is physically well-built. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Volen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Slave, Debt. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1100 pp. Red garnet (160 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'4" and muscular, this northern man has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Orsik was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rose (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He very much looks the part of a Bather. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop hair cut. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born in the north. Through the years after Bûth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Bûth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She sports auburn long hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gurdis studied abroad. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Gurdis took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor she uses now. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (30 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red spinel (140 gp).

Description: This woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jade (110 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barkeep. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. After a long history of fighting, Tana and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has a crush on the local scribe

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has wavy purple hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the east. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1500 pp. Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.