Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a quarterstaff on his belt, and is pretty ugly. His rusty crest is singed and shortened. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Mehen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Mehen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this eastern woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. 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: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Seere was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Banker. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Sard (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Amber (160 gp).

Description: 3'1" and muscular, this eastern woman wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Numba grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Gnome 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. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 16000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Butcher profession.

History: She was born in a small desert village. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Stableman responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jade (160 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Pelaios was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 10000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear flannel. His yellow fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Zircon (20 gp).