Description: She wears a black small hat and black clothes. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Vanchu enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vanchu grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a violet small hat and violet clothes. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Obsidian (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Coral (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a long, white cloak. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mayor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Skoth has worked very hard to control his curse. During his travels, Skoth and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Skoth discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Skoth fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He carries with him a set of shortspears, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is auburn and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Ar-Karo was born the youngest of three triplets. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ar-Karo alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She is an epitome of beauty. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered white hat.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

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 Miner mother left her crippled. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She takes great joy in being the best Animal Trainer in town.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.