Description: Standing 4'1", this woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length black hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Spice Merchant born in the past three hundred years. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 150 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. A friendly and beautiful Human, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She comes from a rich western family. 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bricklayer and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 cp. Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear flannel. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. 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: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He has styled his rusty crest well, parting it to the right. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Adrex was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Detective job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She sports red long hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Menny was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Poor, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. She dresses like a well dressed Baker does. She has a hunchback. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She became a Baker soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears bulky green painted plate armor. His purple hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. A true patriot, Rimmon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 240 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she dresses like a well dressed Shepherd does. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a Shepherd first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is greedy

Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 70 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 cp.