Description: This woman tends to wear a pastel poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red fur is still thick. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is a great chef.

History: Born to a Bather, her father struggled to pay the bills. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Salanop fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has moderate length black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. 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 left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 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 (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His chestnut hair is still thick. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. After coming to the age of reason, Tûhorn took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 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.

Description: She is wearing a long, violet cloak. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her golden hair is braided into rings. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Jasmine was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is content

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.