Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a tan and green robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. Erky enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has wavy auburn hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Terse, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'1" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is cut short. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a Blacksmith, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 sp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Iolite (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Drenna was born the youngest of three triplets. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.