Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. A true patriot, Zephan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Zephan hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Zephan's homeland. Zephan decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 40 gp. Jade (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His long white crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Nykkan's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her white fur has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 160 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears tattered old clothes. She wears her silver hair up. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Zanna hails from a village terrorized by drow. Her parents were killed by drow in a raid when she was still a young child. The drow captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.