Description: A middle-aged woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and is pretty ugly. She has dyed her greying gold crest a little too much giving a sharp gold color. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His fur is white and very short. His eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shivering's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He works hard and plays hard.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His gold crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2100 sp. Sard (30 gp). Hematite (6 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He found a children's book about a Elf 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. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: He stands about 3'8" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.