Description: An older man who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., he is not a threatening figure. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He takes great joy in being the best Map Maker in town.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Tomi was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This dark-skinned female is dressed in a clean red cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Philomena 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 spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She found a children's book about a Halfling Aristocrat 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. During her travels, Philomena and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Philomena discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Philomena fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'1". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and her gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Adelaide grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Adelaide. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Standing 4'10", this woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is golden and very short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

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

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 80 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has wavy red hair. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Grigi was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She tends to her Locksmith job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Holy water.