Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with violet slacks. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Cory was born with his mother's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She carries with her a set of bastard swords on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her gold crest is braided into rings. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her silver hair is still thick. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

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. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She got into the Servant business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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 passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep green spinel (60 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and he perpetually has his flail ready. His scarlet crest is knotted and matted. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pijjirik grew up listening to his father's many stories. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has moderate length red hair. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rolf will drive conversation. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Rolf abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. 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 a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rose (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a worn and beaten armor. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to reunite with her old friends

Bonds: Job, In love, Military, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 pp. Onyx (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears blue trousers with violet and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her youth she was a Dilettante, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Zanna never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, PTSD. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.