Description: This tall, slender woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Portia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull red iron scale mail. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born in the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Sard (40 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Emotional, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is red and very short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his silver eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Adventurer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of sapphire and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown hair is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 gp.