Description: This tall, slender woman has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Courier who has hired her part-time. 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: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ermina abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has dyed his greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A freak accident while working with his Dilettante father left him crippled. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: A 6'2" eastern woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has styled her black fur well, parting it to the left. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Art will drive conversation. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Art was born with her father's beautiful face. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Bather does. She has no hair. Her fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Fortune-teller profession.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nija grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently the stress of being a Bather has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has wavy black hair. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. 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: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a brown coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Urshar is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a Barber, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue-white diamond (7000 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Coral (110 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He struck the Courier job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 50 gp. Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: Born in the south to a Spice Merchant, Thea learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp.