Description: She wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scimitars and daggers. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a great chef.

History: She was born in the south. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a bow on her belt. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Oolah lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has achieved small success as a Baker.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Sage. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His fur is red and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the west. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vorka was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Courier like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She wears a violet tunic with grey highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has a hunchback. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Helen will drive conversation. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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: An old rival family wants her found; and doesn't want to be a fisher and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools. 1 Simple lock.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he 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. His tied-back hair is red. His ears are large.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. A true patriot, Rolen would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Military, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older woman who usually wears her yellow robe and has her whip always slung over her shoulder, she is not a threatening figure. She sports golden long hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born in the south. 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. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate.