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 wears dull white sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bow, just in case. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bilga was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: To be a Cook again; and expand her business

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 110 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Roofer. With wild blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Brakka was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Roofer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Roofer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 900 gp. Sard (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shanairla will drive conversation. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a Painter, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To be a Painter again; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she very much looks the part of a Shipwright. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed kukri, just in case. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Revenge; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Amber (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Nordak was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Nordak's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Smokesticks.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Soveliss was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and grey robe with the hood down. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Rûg wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Expert, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). Being a Herbalist kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 280 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her golden hair is cut short. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born into a rich family. Breena was born on a far northern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bricklayer. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 350 pp.