Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She usually wears her white robe and has her whip always slung over her shoulder. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Volen grew up listening to her father's many stories. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. A true patriot, Reeza would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. In her youth she was a Layabout, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

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

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears dark leathers with embroidery. With wild silver hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ella grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 sp. Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants, and carries scimitars. His tied-back hair is blonde. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a great chef.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Marshal. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she wants to get laid

Bonds: Rich, In love, Job, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female wears a grey shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and black pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is baby faced.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. After a long history of fighting, Emeny and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 110 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His first spouse was a Assassin, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 80 gp.