Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a grey coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has slicked back black hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ilde is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Ilde never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice, Logical. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears just a white suit. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in a small plains village. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother 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 bought a falchion and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Jeweler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of maces, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the west to a Laborer, Erdan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 180 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has black hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. 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. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Masseuse and was forced into it by his family; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1800 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. He wears his black fur down. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Masseuse. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Interpreter again; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Fargrim is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fargrim grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. Red spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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 to a pair of adventurers, Drenna grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Drenna's homeland. Drenna decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. She sports blonde long hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp.