Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her brown hair down. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to unite with her sister

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 50 gp. Blue quartz (4 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'4". She wears a fancy tan dress, and her gloved hand is found clutching a crossbow. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She found a children's book about a Gnome Paladin 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. 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: Expand her business; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tordek was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is typically in her Spice Merchant uniform. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Coral (50 gp).