Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her small black hat.

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 is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a fancy white suit. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His lavender fur is heavily combed to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His parents enrolled him in a Warrior school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has slicked back red hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the west to a Assassin, Bilga learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Assassin. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her rusty crest, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: Chassath speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 110000 cp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black crest, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Heskan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is blue and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.