Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Shautha is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 15000 gp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Coral (90 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Williamina lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1200 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'2" northern woman, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. She has a very tight haircut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Kathra was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White opal (400 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rose (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Orryn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1200 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 eastern woman wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Coral (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (13 gp).