Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. 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: Ovina hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ovina was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want her driven away; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 310 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 3'3". He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his dagger. His black hair is singed and shortened. He has amber eyes and a tan hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Pallabar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Pallabar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Pallabar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

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

Possessions: 130 gp. Red spinel (100 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Shamil hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shamil grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished hammer as well. She wears her black hair up. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Juliana abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 sp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (90 gp). 1 Simple lock.