Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'9" when asserting herself. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Volen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Miller business.

History: Mary was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. A freak accident while working with her Dyer mother left her crippled. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. 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 highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Faral hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Sensitive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 sp. Zircon (80 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her silver eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson green hat.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is chestnut and very short. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Marshal born in the past three hundred years. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Akmen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Akmen abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Marshal for the past few years.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is black and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Azurite (13 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is red and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She got into the Jeweler business at a young age. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a simple pastel robe with grey stripes complete with hood. His lavender fur is greasy and uncared for. His yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Shepherd but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ethereal has worked very hard to control his curse. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This woman tends to wear a large black jacket, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dark red hair. Her skin is flawless and her black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She got into the Server business at a young age. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She tends to her Server job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp.