Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. 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: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 40 pp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She bought a shortspear and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a ceremonial dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her club. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She got into the Dilettante business at a young age. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His black hair is braided into rings. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp).