Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a sai on her belt. She has a long black ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born in the south to a Baker, Vola learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Baker for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Her addictions have taken their toll on her wallet, and she has found herself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Knight but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 4'10" eastern woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She wears her brown hair up. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His crest is gold and very short. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Ghesh was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Purson was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Purson fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Eye agate (6 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: An older man who has the majority of his body covered in plate, he is not a threatening figure. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Alberich embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Performer business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and doesn't want to be a performer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Standing 5'6", this man wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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.

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 sp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp).