Description: An older woman who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., she is not a threatening figure. She has a very tight haircut. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Butcher hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Barber. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears tattered old clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic, Insane. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: He wears a simple blue robe with white stripes complete with hood. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: The child of a Engraver, who enjoyed hunting, Zook was taken on many hunting expeditions. Zook liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, grey shirt, and violet tie. His tied-back hair is auburn. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kyle grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 100 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She wears her white crest up. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 80 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, marred by beers. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Harriet grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but she was a colossal failure. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is greedy; and expand her business

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 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 wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Her hair is black and curly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

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. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1100 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.