Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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 obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Amber (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a fancy grey suit. His hair is blonde and very short. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Revenge; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Sard (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Nedda speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. His fur is short and gray. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. Her head has been shaved. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Urshar is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a tan scarf. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are yellow.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ethereal grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Bather. She became a Bather soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bather responsibilities is difficult; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, she is not a threatening figure. Her gray fur, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She works hard and plays hard.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp).