Description: A middle-aged woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Ridaro lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents were killed by orcs in a raid when she was still a young child. The orcs captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has styled her silver hair well, parting it to the right. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to brigands.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her blue hair is long and unkept. Her white eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: Pyra hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She got into the Detective business at a young age. 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 Detective soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

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 can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 gp. Emerald (800 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jet (70 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He wears his black hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Glassblower. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Glassblower like his father before him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Marshal. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 900 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.