Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around her ears. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Valida was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

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 is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and doesn't want to be a barber and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a black feathered hat and black clothes. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

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. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island 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 island due to the painful memories there. Mijira took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shortbow and armor she uses now. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A 4'10" eastern man, he typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Adventurer. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1100 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'0" and sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is silver and curly. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in the south. 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. She became a Bellfounder soon after.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears dull black sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed warhammer, just in case. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 40 pp. Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Dagnal lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. After coming to the age of reason, Dagnal took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She tends to her Fisher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Erdan grew up listening to his father's many stories. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, tan shirt, and green tie. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Jasper (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.