Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She has black eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Ishte was born the youngest of three triplets. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 12000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Corkitron was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rose (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She sports brown long hair. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Merla's homeland. Merla decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Merla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Coral (50 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His black hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Mamnen hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Mamnen hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Through the years after Mamnen was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Mamnen's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Mamnen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1300 pp. Azurite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, green shirt, and brown tie. He has moderate length auburn hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. 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: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His copper crest is unkempt and raggedy. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Baradad was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rose (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Azurite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His white crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Citrine (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Amber (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.