Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: She wears a brown tunic with tan highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes, and she perpetually has her flail ready. She has wavy brown fur. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She found a children's book about a Tabaxi 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carter they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Shoemaker, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Coral (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a white feathered hat and white clothes. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Anne was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 12000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Amber (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'5". She very much looks the part of a Laborer, and her gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 9000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Brown diamond (4000 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (1100 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.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. After months of barely getting by, Jak managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp).