Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jacoba grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While she appears to be a normal Human, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this southern man likes to wear black tank tops with grey pants. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing a long, yellow cloak. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He's also a talented Interpreter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

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. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bernard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.