Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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 retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, and she perpetually has her monstrous two handed axe ready. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Torgga is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Torgga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Torgga has worked very hard to control her curse. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a butcher again

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (4 gp). Black opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair is well kept. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2500 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Coral (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Astar's homeland. Astar decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Phelaia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and doesn't want to be a dyer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her orange fur is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. The war was a terrible time for her, and Skirt does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is physically well-built. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a great chef.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He keeps his long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 170 pp.