Description: She is in excellent shape and wears an entirely grey suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Melissa was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, 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 Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Server hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her dark red hair down. Her black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears skinny pants and wears a grey and black robe with the hood down. She has shaved her head bald. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A freak accident while working with her Baker father left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Banded mail.

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 wears just a black suit. His crest is short and scarlet. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 150 gp.