Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Hoshgrish wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate, and she perpetually has her ceremonial dagger ready. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is cut short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Animal Trainer business.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 120 gp. Red garnet (110 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His eyes are silver and catlike.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Chain shirt.