Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. Her white hair is lengthy. She has violet eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Xanaphia never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Slave, In love. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 was raised in a mountains tribe. After coming to the age of reason, Heian took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available she will default to her glaive. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With bright auburn hair. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and to be a marshal again

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Astar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1500 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her axe. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Gifted from a young age, Neega studied abroad. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. After a long history of fighting, Neega and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

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 likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 83. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born in the north. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2600 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp).