Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Portia will drive conversation. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Portia was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Crown-heir. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with her Tailor father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears an entirely blue suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Jarsali was born with her father's beautiful face. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Coral (80 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rose (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: She dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and doesn't want to be a spy and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. He sports a flattop hair cut. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: This woman likes to wear blue tank tops with tan skirt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her left hand. She sports silver long hair. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).