Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. Her beige fur is still thick. Her copper eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker pastel hat.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Shifting was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist, Athletic. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This light-skinned female typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Tana isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Sailor business.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tana grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's in love; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 37000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Engraver. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and balancing his hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Military, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1600 sp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).