Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries shields. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His silver crest is long and unkept. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her black hair is braided into rings. She has black eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bricklayer who has hired her part-time. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She wants to get laid.

Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears long strands of aquamarine and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His hair is blue and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Gardener business.

History: Balam was born with his mother's beautiful face. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Balam has worked very hard to control his curse. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fletcher for hire.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a fancy red dress. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She found a children's book about a Halfling 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 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: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 pp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Citrine (70 gp).