Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'6" and wears a fancy brown dress. She has moderate length red hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Katherine was taken on many hunting expeditions. Katherine liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 5'1" eastern woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. With bright black hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She struck the Sage job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is greedy; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 40 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'4" when asserting herself. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 240 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This light-skinned male typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: Ralf was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 14000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.