Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 3 Antitoxin. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears long strands of ruby and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (70 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.