Description: This late middle aged woman wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed falchion, just in case and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Orla grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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 east. 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.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her white fur is still thick. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Fragrant embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. 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 moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. She wears her silver hair down. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Verna grew up listening to her father's many stories. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jade (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.