Description: A 3'2" western woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Abalaba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a violet collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His ears are large.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Rolf is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Rolf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. Her brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn 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. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She sports golden long hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 pp. Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Apothecary born in the past three hundred years. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. He has wavy black hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shoemaker business.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

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

Possessions: 10000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 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 (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her red fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.