Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is a great chef.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Barbena never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Amber (130 gp). Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 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 dresses like a well dressed Cartwright does. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Emmeline was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 14000 gp. Malachite (14 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Coral (120 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Manea studied abroad. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Manea's homeland. Manea decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Manea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). White opal (900 gp). Azurite (5 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black opal (900 gp).

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, marred by chocolates. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 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 music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gorfel grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1500 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'0" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp).