Description: A 3'10" eastern woman, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Helja embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jade (130 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jade (130 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (130 gp). Coral (130 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a brown shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Katherine was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Ernest was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ernest's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Jade (160 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her fur is beige and curly. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Flask was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Flask abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 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.

Description: She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. She has amber eyes and a violet hat with a green feather.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mary grew up listening to her mother's many stories. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 pp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jade (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Amber (100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Rose (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her childhood dream was to be a Miner, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red fur is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Smoking lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a ploughman again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Onyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).