Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small tan clips. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top tan hat.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Birel was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Coral (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished sickle as well. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maagog fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1600 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jet (140 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Scribe uniform. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Pog was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He married young, but lost his spouse to gnolls. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Scribe for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Amber (140 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a hunchback. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'4" and wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Guard born in the past three hundred years. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a Guard soon after.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants his loneliness to end

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He has moderate length brown hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with his Barrister father left him crippled. After a long history of fighting, Gardain and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jade (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.