Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and pastel tie. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her kukri, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her tied-back hair is red. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Alain is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Alain hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a herbalist and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Extrovert, Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears tan trousers with white and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Naill was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Coral (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a red armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. His red hair is singed and shortened. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 10000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Leshanna was born on a far northern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Stylist. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'10" and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her blue hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kali grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Coral (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She wears her gray fur down. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is an amazing painter.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Shadow was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp.