Description: This woman wears dull yellow sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed rapier, just in case. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Born in the south to a Shoemaker, Xanaphia 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'6" when asserting himself. His rusty crest is heavily combed to the left. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a grey shirt, with a yellow mid length shorts with yellow tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gilbert will drive conversation. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gilbert was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

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

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His brown hair is cut short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Chay grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, marred by sweets. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of a Layabout, who enjoyed hunting, Arumawann was taken on many hunting expeditions. Arumawann 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Black pearl (400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Sutha hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (120 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Military, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.