Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with green slacks. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His ears are large.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Baern's homeland. Baern decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Jade (90 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jade (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. Carrie enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jet (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Sard (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). White opal (1200 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His eyes are blue.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rose (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sage. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Valida grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Spy. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, In love, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

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 a green coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her purple hair is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Orianna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Orianna lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Jet (110 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Amber (110 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp).

Description: She wears grey trousers with black and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

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. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Assassin, her father struggled to pay the bills. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1400 pp. Azurite (5 gp). Jade (60 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Jet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Amber (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.