Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: The child of a Bounty Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Nuraval was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Nuraval took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up club and armor he uses now. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'8" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length red hair. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Cook but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 pp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His silver crest is knotted and matted. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jade (140 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 9000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jacoba will drive conversation. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 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: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 2'11" southern man, he wears a white vest and prefers grey and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His ears are large.

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 skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He has worked as a Spy like his mother before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.