Description: She is lean but muscular and is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She keeps her scarlet crest in a pixie cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Hethress is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Hethress never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 pp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His red fur is heavily combed to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Layabout. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a green suit. He is portly but not overly obese. His red crest is thinning but still full. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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 settle down with his crush

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1900 pp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'11", this man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Disease, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has done her best to style her purple hair to look like a famous performer. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Phelaia's homeland. Phelaia decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Beggar.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Amber (150 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Jet (150 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her black crest is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the west to a Junk Dealer, Jaxi learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Junk Dealer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Emerald (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her crest is short and scarlet. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Thava 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. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.