Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shamil grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. 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 desires power and/or immortality; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 800 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a fancy grey suit. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1000 pp. Moonstone (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Amber (150 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her ears are large.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Jade (160 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her beige fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. After a long history of fighting, Cloak and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'4" eastern man, he wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a Stylist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She comes from a rich western family. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 8000 gp.