Description: An older woman who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, she is not a threatening figure. Her head has been shaved. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Volen was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Volen's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 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 (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 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 (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 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 (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 18th 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. After a long history of fighting, Phelaia and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, John isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she very much looks the part of a Glassblower. Her tied-back hair is black. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a deep hatred of giants

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He wears his brown hair down. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears just a grey suit. Her golden hair is still thick. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ella is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

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

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Smoky quartz (30 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He has dyed his greying red fur a little too much giving a sharp red color. His eyes are copper.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: River was born with his mother's beautiful face. While he appears to be a normal Tabaxi, 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 pp. Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp).