Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. She wears her silver hair down. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Jacoba liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Jacoba and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: He usually wears his blue robe and has his bow always slung over his shoulder. His brown hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Dyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 gp. A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He wears his gray fur down. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears just a tan suit. His hair is black and curly. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top tan hat.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Ivellios was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 150 gp.