Description: A moderately attractive man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His chestnut hair is cut short. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vonbin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Debt. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. Pink diamond (3000 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and carries spears. Her long dark red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is harsh and unforgiving.

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. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. She has blonde hair. 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 has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Oppah lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Coral (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. His hair is silver and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Qualen hails from a village terrorized by drow. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Qualen alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 9000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.