Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a rapier on his belt, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses divination through singing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. After coming to the age of reason, Howard took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and obtaining odd cultural tabaxi artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jet (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Amber (130 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp).

Description: An older woman who dresses like a well dressed Blacksmith does, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the north to a Blacksmith, Ermina learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To be a Fletcher again.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Sard (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Jet (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Animal Trainer who has hired her part-time. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Jelenneth lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Jelenneth was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sculptor. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. His copper crest is unkempt and raggedy. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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: He's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Cartwright. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the west to a Cartwright, Ielenia learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear flannel. Her black hair is well kept. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 pp. Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Jade (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.