Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. A true patriot, Tervaround would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Tervaround and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Jet (60 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a scythe on his belt. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He got into the Baker business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 23000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She usually wears her brown robe and has her mace always slung over her shoulder. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She comes from a rich western family. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Shadow alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Coral (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His black fur is long and unkept. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: River wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy black dress. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in a small island village. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Jade (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rose (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears dull brown sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scimitar, just in case. She has black hair. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aline is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Aline lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jade (80 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.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has worked as a Locksmith like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and many gnolls want him driven away

Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 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.