Description: This man is very fat, and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His gray fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His copper eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Leaf grew up listening to his father's many stories. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Leaf alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His yellow fur is thinning but still full. This yellow eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to protect his home

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a black shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and black pants. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Slave. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her white fur is singed and shortened. Her yellow eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

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 grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her silver hair is still thick. She is very pretty but has cold, dead 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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Scribe. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Coral (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sailor arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

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 likes to wear grey tank tops with black skirt. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Yvonne was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1100 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jet (120 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rose (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).