Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Krimmon hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He has worked as a Spy like his father before him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears just a black suit, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Paymon hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Paymon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. White opal (700 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman prefers to wear flannel. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the left. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the south. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Hunter 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: To share knowledge with the world; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Onyx (80 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Masseuse. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Masseuse born in the past three hundred years. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a grey shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished crossbow as well. Her black hair is wavy and long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Therlin liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Therlin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Malachite (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: This northern man usually wears his blue robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Healer who has hired him part-time. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Fletcher, his father struggled to pay the bills. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Fletcher. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Fletcher.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).