Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She is physically well-built. Her hair is short and red. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shax grew up listening to her father's many stories. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Body Guard. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He comes from a rich western family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To be a Healer again.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely white suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She carries with her a set of monstrous two handed axes on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Fistula hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Baker job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her yellow fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Nimble hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.