Description: An older woman who wears many layers of old clothing at all times, she is not a threatening figure. Her long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 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: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Through the years after Shadow was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shadow's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

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

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 8000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His black hair is lengthy. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shoemaker profession.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He bought a flail and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to be a shoemaker again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Halimath and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 sp. 4 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 sp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp).

Description: 2'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears just a red suit. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Mercenary. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his rusty crest up. He has red eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rose (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.