Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She sports black long hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Knight. After a long history of fighting, Mardnab and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jade (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears brown trousers with black and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has no fur. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Aura was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Roofer. She has achieved small success as a Roofer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a pastel shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has styled her beige fur well, parting it to the left. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Elegant was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Painter, but she got bored and became a Tailor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 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 (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. A gifted student she started as a Farmer, but she got bored and became a Layabout. 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: To protect her home; and she is greedy

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 17000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rose (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.