Description: An older man who wears a green shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and blue pants, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zepar grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 pp. Carnelian (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Coral (100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Hematite (7 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: This northern woman wears a red shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and pastel pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Merla was born with her mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Locksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 13000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Naivara studied abroad. Her father 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: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 18000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a flattop crest cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. 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: Bharash was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1800 pp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

Description: Standing 2'8", this woman wears a white small hat and white clothes. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cora 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 will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born in the south. Her childhood dream was to be a Ploughman, but she was a colossal failure. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.