Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kristryd grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She's also a talented Shepherd, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 31000 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Amber (130 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. She wears her blue hair up. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the north to a Mortician, Armara learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tan vest and prefers red and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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-sister.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. 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: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rose (40 gp). White pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of a Stableman, who enjoyed hunting, Thiala was taken on many hunting expeditions. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has worked as a Scribe like her father before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Nature, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Malachite (16 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Jet (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His clothes are grease stained in places. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gormogord embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black tunic with white highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His copper crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Donaar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 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.