Description: This late middle aged woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. A true patriot, Anne would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Anne was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Anne was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her black fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She became a Interpreter soon after.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gray eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When Thea reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 60 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is typically in her Courier uniform. She has moderate length chestnut hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Jet (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Layabout. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has a very tight haircut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Jelenneth was born with her father's beautiful face. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Layabout. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 2000 cp. A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She is physically well-built. Her blue hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 30 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length purple hair. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Cressel was taken on many hunting expeditions. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Revenge; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gale was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She tends to her Banker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 70 pp. Rose (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).