Description: An older woman who wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Ishte abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a brown collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her red hair is still thick. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Torbera was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair is long and unkept. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished axe as well. His brown fur is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Five speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Five fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Moss agate (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rose (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with her Stableman mother left her crippled. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears pastel trousers with grey and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has styled his brown fur well, parting it to the left. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. Emerald (1200 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His black crest is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1800 gp.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Spice Merchant. He carries with him a set of nunchakus on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kâka grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He usually wears his grey robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Harbek lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 380 gp.