Description: This younger middle-aged man wears baggy tan pantaloons and a green scarf, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sage work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sage work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and expand his business

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a very tight haircut. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She stands about 4'9" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (8 gp).