Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'4" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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 born on a small isolated farm. Claira 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Coral (130 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her scarlet crest is smooth and relatively long. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting brigands, the young Blendaeth began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tattered old clothes. He has styled his scarlet crest well, parting it to the right. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Shamash is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Shamash was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her red hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His tied-back hair is brown. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mortician. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Map Maker. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and doesn't want to be a mortician and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 sp. Golden pearl (80 gp).

Description: A 3'3" northern woman, she wears blue trousers with white and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has no hair. 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 considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dalaba grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed red hat.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Chay was born with his mother's beautiful face. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.