Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Barber mother left her crippled. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 9000 gp. Hematite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Jet (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is an amazing painter.

History: Hlin hails from a village terrorized by brigands. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Hlin took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greataxe and armor she uses now. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. With wild golden hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 13000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She wears her green crest down. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Jezean was born with her father's beautiful face. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Hematite (16 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Amber (140 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a green shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and red pants. His hair is short and black. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Standing 3'10", this woman prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His crest is copper and very short. His eyes are red.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Greethen liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.