Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears bulky green painted plate armor. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Ishte enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Ishte and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, black shirt, and red tie. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He is portly but not overly obese. He has moderate length gold crest. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Miller.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Hogar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He bought a scimitar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Jasper (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Kansif took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has done her best to style her silver crest to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. After coming to the age of reason, Savaran took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Malachite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His crest is gold and very short. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a long, blue cloak. She wears a colorful flower in her red hair. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ranala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gifted from a young age, Panana studied abroad. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.