Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a simple blue robe with grey stripes complete with hood. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Coral (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Naill was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 800 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She tends to wear a large white jacket. Her black hair is cut short. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Philomena embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Philomena hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Philomena abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Philomena was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears tattered old clothes. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fancy black suit. His green crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dragonborns became a terror of the countryside. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears dull brown sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed spear, just in case. Her black hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She found a children's book about a Human 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. 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: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp).