Description: This dark-skinned female wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is black and very short. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nora grew up listening to her father's many stories. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: She wears a tan costume with the symbols of death on her torso, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'4" when asserting herself. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a Bricklayer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bricklayer.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She sports auburn long hair. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is a Locksmith first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Merla lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gifted student she started as a Barrister, but she got bored and became a Locksmith. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This southern woman wears skinny pants and wears a green and pastel robe with the hood down. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her red crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born in the south. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Being a Fortune-teller kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

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

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Jet (70 gp).