Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Priest. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This southern woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her bastard sword with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Sage business.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Jet (100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 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 is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Vaina will drive conversation. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vaina grew up listening to her father's many stories. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Vaina has worked very hard to control her curse. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Jet (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of emerald and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His green crest is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black opal (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Coral (90 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Sard (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp).