Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age her father died while driving off some dire rats. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in nunchaku use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 900 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Simple lock. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an entirely white suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hoshû was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Being a Mortician kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 16000 sp. Black opal (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her ears are large.

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 is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is wearing a long, red cloak. His hair is golden and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'10". He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Amber (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a fancy blue dress. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Merchant; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (12 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his gray fur. His yellow eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Drifting and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 180 pp.