Description: A middle-aged woman, she very much looks the part of a Sage, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Valanthe was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition and is in decent physical shape. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length brass crest. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 sp. Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Doudra was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Doudra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 22000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a large black jacket. He keeps his rusty crest in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Azzakh studied abroad. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Herbalist. He has worked as a Herbalist like his mother before him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her gray fur, when down, is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting goblins, the young Jade began to lead the lost caravan. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp.