Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Jacoba lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jacoba was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner, and she perpetually has her pickaxe ready. Her orange fur is braided into rings. Her yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Iolite (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around his shoes. His red hair is singed and shortened. His silver eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Knight profession.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gifted student he started as a Knight, but he got bored and became a Mortician. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Black pearl (800 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Coral (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears just a grey suit. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is auburn and curly. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Born to a Dyer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's in love; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2300 pp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Amber (120 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jet (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Jade (120 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears tattered old clothes. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A freak accident while working with her Dilettante father left her crippled. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue diamond (8000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He is typically in his Barber uniform, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. He has red hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He tends to his Barber job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.