Description: This malnourished woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 sp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Jade (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Trym grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs. She carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished pickaxe as well. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Elysande reached her early adolescence her Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Philantrophist. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp).