Description: This woman wears a grey costume with the symbols of her god on her torso, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Geva liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Geva fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Coral (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He prefers to wear flannel. His crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Coral (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull black iron scale mail. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jade (40 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Sard (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Whurbin is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Rose (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). White opal (700 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a simple yellow robe with tan stripes complete with hood. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. 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 born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father worked until she suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. She had to support her now crippled father and took her father's old job. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.