Description: This woman wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available she will default to her sickle, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is physically well-built. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She takes great joy in being the best Butcher in town.

History: Cumpen was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Gnome Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has a hunchback. His white hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant white.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Chem lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has gold crest. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 380 gp.