Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon his head. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the east. Bernard abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her quarterstaff with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Soapmaker born in the past three hundred years. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Katherine was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Katherine was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Soapmaker. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

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 always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'10". She is wearing a long, tan cloak, and her gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She's also a talented Roofer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).