Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the west. Her first spouse was a Unemployed, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many giants want her driven away

Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 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 (70 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses like a well dressed Weaver does. His copper crest is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Weaver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 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 tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a Farmer, his father struggled to pay the bills. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Amber (110 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Jet (110 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and carries rapiers. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Emerald was born with her father's beautiful face. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Star ruby (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and someone believes him a fraud

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 19000 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jade (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Coral (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop fur cut. His eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

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 parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).