Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a brown collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has blonde hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: In love, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His hair is auburn and very short. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Bowyer for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Military. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 sp. Chalcedony (40 gp).