Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He sports a flattop crest cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Nithther was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sculptor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sculptor and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).

Description: A 3'7" northern man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His red hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Cockaby liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Revenge; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp).

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, and carries bastard swords. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Charles was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 13000 gp. Star ruby (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'11" and is dressed in an above average manner. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's in love; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has shaved her head bald. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Herleva was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Brewer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Violet garnet (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Fortune-teller uniform. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: Born in the east to a Fortune-teller, Jocelyn learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her golden hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).