Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 5'6". She wears long strands of sapphire and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and her gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her white eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Healer mother left her crippled. During her travels, Shava and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Shava discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Shava fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and she is greedy

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

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).

Description: A 3'5" northern man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Amber (110 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jet (110 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has violet eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Dimble's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Dimble enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Performer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears professional attire. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear brown tank tops with yellow pants. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Miller, his father struggled to pay the bills. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Coral (150 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jade (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: She wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available she will default to her trident. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her ears are large.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ea has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant 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: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.