Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and blue handkerchief worn on her left side. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length rusty crest. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). White opal (500 gp). Amber (40 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a simple violet robe with red stripes complete with hood, she is not a threatening figure. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born in the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a brown collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Peter was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: Blue quartz (5 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is still thick. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Portia isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in the west to a Shoemaker, Portia learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Shoemaker and found it very stressful. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Portia was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a hunchback. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Hubert is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. 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 was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Coral (90 gp). Jasper (40 gp).

Description: A 5'6" northern woman, she wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ronwe was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.