Description: This dark-skinned female tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Guard. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. 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 born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 pp. Coral (50 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a simple white robe with violet stripes complete with hood. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Debt, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

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 a fancy pastel dress. She has done her best to style her yellow fur to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Gale was born on a far eastern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Navigator. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'7" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has styled her brown fur well, parting it to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She got into the Seamstress business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1400 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Chay was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Canary diamond (8000 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp).