Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her hair is white and very short. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. 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: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Vola was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vola's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Vola and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: Standing 5'2", this woman has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Weaver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Weaver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Weaver.

Motivation: To be a Bowyer again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a Roofer, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 10 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This malnourished man is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Oblar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His fur is short and black. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Chrysoprase (40 gp).

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a bastard sword on his belt. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Dyer who has hired him part-time. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Doctor; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She very much looks the part of a Glassblower. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a Glassblower first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Glassblower.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and expand her business

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Bullseye lantern.