Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Layabout business.

History: Eran was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this western man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears bulky brown painted plate armor. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. 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 born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A freak accident while working with her Knight mother left her crippled. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Hematite (11 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Jet (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His fur, while still mostly lavender, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Chalcedony (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a large blue jacket. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sculptor for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amber (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, grey shirt, and black tie. With wild blonde hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Phann was born with her father's beautiful face. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the north to a Shepherd, Meriele learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs and is in decent physical shape. She has no hair. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has red hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.