Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Through the years after Mardnab was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mardnab's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Citrine (20 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, marred by beers. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Ubada was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her childhood dream was to be a Knight, but she was a colossal failure. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). 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: Standing 5'4", this man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scimitar with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His brown fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: Serpent was born with his mother's beautiful face. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Sard (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Tim took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up pickaxe and armor he uses now. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Rose (60 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He carries a battered shield and tarnished longbow as well. His hair is dark red and curly. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a great chef.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).