Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his trident. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a Animal Trainer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Barendd was born on a far eastern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Animal Trainer. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to be a knight again

Bonds: Rich, Job, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She prefers to wear flannel. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Vezera has worked very hard to control her curse. Now she works as a painting tutor during her time off.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His dark red hair is singed and shortened. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is an amazing painter.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'2" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Wella was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Amethyst (90 gp).