Description: This eastern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has wavy white hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Helen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Helen enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a black small hat and black clothes. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 sp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Coral (130 gp).