Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears dull violet sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longbow, just in case. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: Ridaro speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Bryseis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Bryseis was born the youngest of three triplets. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a blue shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and brown pants. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Unvera grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Brewer responsibilities is difficult; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His lavender fur is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 9000 cp. Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Mardred was born with her father's beautiful face. In her youth she was a Carter, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger brother on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She saw the violence of war and the aftermath so she converted to religion and dedicated herself to non-violence.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

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

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear flannel. She has shaved her head bald. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born in the south to a Healer, Claira learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She tends to her Healer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Blue quartz (12 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a warhammer on his belt. He keeps his long blue crest kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Srorthen lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blue crest is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is a great chef.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 sp. Peridot (70 gp).