Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear flannel. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Rael speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 south. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp).

Description: A 5'2" northern woman, she dresses like a well dressed Bather does. Her red hair is heavily combed to the right. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Bather. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She got into the Bather business at a young age. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bather for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is portly but not overly obese. Her fur is beige and very short. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Shifting is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shifting was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

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 tends to wear a large black jacket. He has a very tight haircut. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ar-Gul embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.