Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His green crest is still thick. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shamash grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her small blue hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her purple hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Kallista is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Kallista was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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 Herbalist. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears baggy green pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. When triggered she is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blue crest is singed and shortened. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 38000 sp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is portly but not overly obese. His beige fur has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Priest

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 230 pp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp).