Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Hlin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 30 pp. Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Nature, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 87. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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 comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her crest is bronze and curly. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Bard school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He has violet eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Caeldrim was born on a far eastern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Apothecary. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp).

Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a tan and brown robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is well kept. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Assassin work with an outfit from a few towns over. Assassin work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Miner. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He became a Miner soon after.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her green crest is lengthy. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He wears his scarlet crest up. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He takes great joy in being the best Masseuse in town.

History: Bharash was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He tends to his Masseuse job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp).