Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Zanna's homeland. Zanna decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 11000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amber (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pearl fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and red tie. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Amber (50 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'0". She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Bryseis was born with her mother's beautiful face. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amethyst (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Amber (130 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 6'0", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is silver and curly. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Ahlyssa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Jade (130 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Coral (130 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.