Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. She has slicked back brown hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying west to reunite her family. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Amber (130 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a brown shirt with thin red vertical stripes and black pants. His beige fur is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Elegant lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Apothecary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Family, Slave. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a tan coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Farmer again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 pp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Coral (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'11" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she is greedy

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her crossbow with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is well kept. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

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 is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and half-orc compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 700 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This man has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. He keeps his purple hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oriax grew up listening to his father's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.