Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'0" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. 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 to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Maynild was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 30 pp. Iolite (20 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman and is in decent physical shape. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, Theriatis was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rose (20 gp). Amber (160 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man tends to wear a brown poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His orange fur, when down, is lengthy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep yellow.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Flask was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is black and very short. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Jeweler but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a tan tunic with green highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes, marred by chocolates. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Abalaba hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Her first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To be a Crown-heir again; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 26000 cp. 2 Smokesticks. 2 Antitoxin. 6 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has moderate length red crest. His eyes are red.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 210 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp).

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a black shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and green pants. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Through the years after Makaria was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Makaria's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Makaria and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 70000 cp. Amber (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).