Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her golden hair is still thick. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A child with a great deal of painting 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 Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Xanaphia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Xanaphia was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mortician business.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: An older woman who wears a fancy grey dress, she is not a threatening figure. She has shaved her head bald. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Zircon (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears a red shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and green pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 Halfling in existence. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'6" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Theobald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is knotted and matted. He has amber eyes and a tan hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Naeris isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Naeris was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in an above average manner. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of a Interpreter, who enjoyed hunting, Tûkâ was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tûkâ fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a sword on her belt. Her hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Seraphina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp.