Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears long strands of jet and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his chestnut hair down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 90 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: This northern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ermina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, green shirt, and grey tie and is in decent physical shape. She has wavy auburn hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born in the east. Through the years after Sutha was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Sutha's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Coral (160 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He is dressed in an above average manner. His gold crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a brown costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. She has wavy beige fur. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Canary diamond (2000 gp).