Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She wears a fancy brown dress. She has slicked back auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Moonstone (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his black fur well, parting it to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Coral (50 gp). Rose (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a green costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His red crest is thinning but still full. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to be a soapmaker again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She is an epitome of beauty. Her tied-back hair is silver. She has blue eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Breastplate.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her black fur is heavily combed to the right. Her copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 20 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses like a well dressed Detective does. Her hair is red and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Banker again.

Flaws: Insane, Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Performer.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Performer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longbows and greatswords. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver ewer (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp).