Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a worn and beaten armor, and is pretty ugly. His cinnamon fur is unkempt and raggedy. His yellow eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Serpent was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Doctor for hire.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp).

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Anastrianna was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Laborer. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sard (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Creega was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Sporting a silver mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Yvonne embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Yvonne was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 10000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 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 (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and carries rapiers. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'10" and muscular, this northern woman tends to wear a large black jacket. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).