Description: An older woman who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is auburn and very short. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Coral (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it, marred by teas. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Through the years after Conrad was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Conrad's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She carries with her a set of lances, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shepherd who has hired her part-time. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Burana was born with her father's beautiful face. While she appears to be a normal Dragonborn, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burana fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she has a crush on the local roofer

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jet (70 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).