Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'10" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His black hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: The child of a Mayor, who enjoyed hunting, Panana was taken on many hunting expeditions. She found a children's book about a Gnome Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has a crush on the local mayor

Ideals: Pacifist, Professionalism. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a brown shirt with thin green vertical stripes and brown pants. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length gray fur. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Carpenter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Sun was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. He carries with him a set of flails, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 gp.