Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown tunic with tan highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Flask grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'9", this man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Seamstress. His brown fur is long and unkept. His copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Cask was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is content; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 pp. Moss agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Aldous was born with his father's beautiful face. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her head has been shaved. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: She was born into a rich family. 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. 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: She is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Rose (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Black star sapphire (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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jade (90 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears professional attire. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trym was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 south. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Assassin responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amber (100 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on her left side, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She takes great joy in being the best Slave Trader in town.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Jet (160 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.