Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are gray.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Baern lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1500 sp. Hematite (5 gp). Amber (40 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'6". She wears a blue collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. She is baby faced.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 200 sp. Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and pastel handkerchief worn on his left side. He is physically well-built. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. Her fur is orange and curly. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Brewer father left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.