Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gifted student she started as a Locksmith, but she got bored and became a Carpenter. 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 sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Jet (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jet (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is short and black. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Through the years after Bryseis was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Bryseis's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to protect her home

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Amber (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Sun grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Pacifist, Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 pp. Moss agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). White opal (400 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). White opal (400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. He has black eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 13000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Jet (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'10" and wears a grey collared shirt and blue skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Justice, Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear brown tank tops with pastel pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

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

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp).

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and carries axes. His hair is auburn and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His first spouse was a Scribe, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.