Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white crest is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Akra's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'0" when asserting himself. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red crest is still thick. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 sp. 4 Holy water.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. 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: She was born in the east. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Knight and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 cp. Malachite (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Standing 3'11", this woman wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She has shaved her head bald. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born into a rich family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. 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. Sindri fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Ugly. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His scarlet crest, when down, is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has achieved small success as a Actor.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a grey costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: The child of a Brewer, who enjoyed hunting, Dain was taken on many hunting expeditions. He 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp.