Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Three was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is white and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Crown-heir arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is white and curly. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Spy arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. 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: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is typically in her Cook uniform. Her deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 210 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).