Description: An older woman who wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, she is not a threatening figure. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Ranala was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, 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 Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 sp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants, and carries scimitars. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her cinnamon fur is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Marshal. She became a Marshal soon after.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp.