Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has green eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Hatae's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gifted from a young age, Korfel studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Bard school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is lengthy. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

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 uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He has wavy black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1300 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. Her childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp).

Description: Standing 4'11", this woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ethereal does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Ethereal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Mortician. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed lance, just in case, she is not a threatening figure. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.