Description: This tall, slender woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Jet (60 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Amber (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Her chestnut hair is wavy and long. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane, PTSD, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the left. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is content; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has dyed her greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Zykroff hails from a village terrorized by brigands. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 pp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp).

Description: This woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has no fur. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Gifted from a young age, Silaqui studied abroad. She always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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 (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears white trousers with green and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jet (90 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.