Description: She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has wavy blonde hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Vola learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She struck the Cartwright job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She's in love; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has wavy auburn hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his father's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Athletic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a hammer on her belt. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). White opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a grey small hat and grey clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'1" when asserting himself. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rurik will drive conversation. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Rurik was born with his mother's beautiful face. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Odo was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Bricklayer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Fletcher, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Gardain enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Gardain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1000 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rose (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jet (120 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but she was a colossal failure. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp).