Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady silver eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Nicor is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Claira has worked very hard to control her curse. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. 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 has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. 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; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Amber (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her shortspear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Erky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp).