Description: A 3'9" southern woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her head has been shaved. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Gurdis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Gurdis was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sage. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 pp. Sard (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jet (70 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Coral (70 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her first spouse was a Detective, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has wavy red hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a Dilettante first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the east to a Dilettante, Blossom learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Amber (140 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She keeps her copper crest in a flapper bob. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Amethyst (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Jade (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the south to a Tailor, Baern learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. She carries a battered bastard sword and tarnished hammer as well. Her dark red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her silver eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ea fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his longsword. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Henry was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Rose (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.