Description: She tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in a small desert village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp. Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She bought a crossbow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Nature, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: 6'1" and muscular, this southern woman sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her copper crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her morningstar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 17000 cp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a flail, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Tethren was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100000 cp. Fire opal (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'5". She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a scimitar. Her brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Three hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She works hard and plays hard.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: 4'4" and muscular, this southern man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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's also a talented Adventurer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears long strands of emerald and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is white and very short. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His fur is white and curly. His fierce yellow eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

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

Possessions: 190 pp. Hematite (5 gp).