Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her blonde hair is well kept. She has hazel eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 gp. Star rose quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears a red vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Knight. 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. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Melissa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Juliana hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Juliana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 sp.