Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Vola is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear violet tank tops with brown pants. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Lucan is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Justice, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His gray fur has been sun bleached extensively. He has green eyes and a pastel hat with a white feather.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Trail learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, white cloak, and he perpetually has his kukri ready. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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 would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a white tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Thea wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Thea's homeland. Thea decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Blossom is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 130 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Coral (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: She wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed sai, just in case. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull red iron scale mail. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 320 gp.