Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is wearing a long, black cloak. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Hecat was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Pacifist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her small green hat.

Personality: Kali is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born in the east to a Courier, Kali learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. With bright black hair. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Murgen was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has shaved her head bald. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has no hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He takes great joy in being the best Painter in town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. He became a Painter soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.