Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a red coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ortegar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ortegar has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears professional attire. His blue hair is braided into rings. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He uses divination through singing.

History: Mordai 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. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman is typically in her Spice Merchant uniform. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has brown eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Griselda has worked very hard to control her curse. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear flannel. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He struck the Stableman job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He sports a flattop fur cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dagger studied abroad. Dagger abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). White opal (400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is brown and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Ûshbaka was born the youngest of three triplets. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Interpreter and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Interpreter business.

History: He was born in the north. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 pp. Star ruby (900 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.