Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

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 will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Shautha was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents were killed by drow in a raid when she was still a young child. The drow captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1600 gp. Amber (120 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has done his best to style his green crest to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Srorthen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His scarlet crest is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Azurite (12 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears a simple brown robe with tan stripes complete with hood, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. His cinnamon fur is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Aura will drive conversation. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Healer for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 sp. Peridot (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, pastel shirt, and white tie. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Eberdeb was born the youngest of three triplets. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spice Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. 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 Body Guard. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Body Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has chestnut hair. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Iolite (20 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.