Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Katherine took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up longbow and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Sensitive, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her brass crest up. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is an amazing painter.

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. Her childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but she was a colossal failure. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her hair is golden and curly. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rohesia grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 pp. Jet (140 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tan broad hat and tan clothes, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is brown and curly. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mardnab was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 9000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a tan collared shirt and red skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Gardener.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White pearl (130 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". He tends to wear a large blue jacket, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Marshal hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 pp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.