Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has brown eyes.

Personality: Lance is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 east. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a long, black cloak. She keeps her long blue hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'2" and dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a white coat with pastel slacks. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. Willow abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Professionalism, Joker. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30000 cp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her black hair is still thick. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 gp.