Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, grey shirt, and brown tie. He is physically well-built. He wears his black hair down. His eyes are black and beady.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: The child of a Gardener, who enjoyed hunting, Ahrim was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Ahrim took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sai and armor he uses now. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Dara was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Ploughman. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Vola never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a blue vest and prefers green and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has no hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Bimpnottin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull white iron scale mail. He has moderate length silver hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gilbert will drive conversation. 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: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1300 sp. Jade (50 gp).