Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Xanaphia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is typically in her Fortune-teller uniform, and carries scimitars. Her hair is blonde and very short. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad brown hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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: Gunnloda was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fortune-teller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fortune-teller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. She carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished scimitar as well. She has wavy white fur. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Aura took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scimitar and armor she uses now. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nazdûg's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. 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 nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly tridents and morningstars. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for her, and Vanchu does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants, marred by teas. His auburn hair is cut short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a Junk Dealer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Arnold was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Junk Dealer for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new junk dealer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Banded agate (5 gp).

Description: This woman wears a blue shirt with thin green vertical stripes and yellow pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is scarred and worn.

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 is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His blonde hair is lengthy. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Animal Trainer who has hired him part-time. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Actor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.