Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His purple hair is braided into rings. His black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, white shirt, and violet tie. She keeps her blue hair in a flapper bob. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: 5'7" and muscular, this western woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Emerald alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Emerald fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Jet (50 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Veit embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a fancy blue dress. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: The child of a Seamstress, who enjoyed hunting, Dara was taken on many hunting expeditions. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dara fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 350 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp).