Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a Roofer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To be a Blacksmith again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 pp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Coral (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears just a black suit. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Jacinth (8000 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, black shirt, and white tie. He has a very tight haircut. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of amber and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Opinionated, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. After a long history of fighting, Hadwisa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She has green eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Herbalist. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'1", this woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her white hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 6000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).