Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Merla grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are black and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Cimer took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up mace and armor he uses now. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor, marred by chocolates. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 20 gp.