Description: She wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Gifted from a young age, Helja studied abroad. Helja was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Knight. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (700 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'4" when asserting himself. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thorin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Wella was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Painter. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: White pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp).

Description: A 3'1" southern woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Menny was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 28000 cp. Iolite (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Black opal (500 gp).