Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her head has been shaved. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: The child of a Spice Merchant, who enjoyed hunting, Vani was taken on many hunting expeditions. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She sports red long hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 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.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tan coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His hair is chestnut and curly. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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 to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Grumbar grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jet (140 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Amber (140 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.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'3". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, and his gloved hand is found clutching a scythe. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the west to a Herbalist, Ulfgar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Herbalist for the past few years.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Blue diamond (6000 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is chestnut and very short. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Muggrish hails from a village terrorized by brigands. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Muggrish was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: To be a Bounty Hunter again; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 6000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. She has no hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Murgen embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eye agate (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Sard (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.