Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Paela was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). 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 wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His gray fur is long and unkept. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Coral (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has shaved his head bald. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Oblar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 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 (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is typically in her Spy uniform. With wild brown hair. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 900 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Coral (130 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 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.

Description: This man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born in the north. She found a children's book about a Human Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Addict, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (110 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Junk Dealer. Her orange fur is matted, messy, and big. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. The war was a terrible time for her, and Shifting does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Jade (100 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp).