Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Merchant. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp).

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a green shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She has a tattooed face.

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 loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A true patriot, Alice would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Alice lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Alice abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 70 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her blue crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Kadana is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Ranger 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: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor. He has done his best to style his black crest to look like a famous performer. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a performer again

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.