Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pearl isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. A true patriot, Pearl would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pearl grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jade (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She has golden hair. She has green eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'2" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. 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: Criella was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: To be a Knight again.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, In love, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He got into the Priest business at a young age. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

Description: A 4'8" southern woman, she wears long strands of jet and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and a deep hatred of drow

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.