Description: He wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. He is physically well-built. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Healer and found it very stressful. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 18000 sp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Coral (80 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Amethyst (80 gp).

Description: 4'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the north to a Sage, Tharivol learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the north were limited. He struck the Sage job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Brewer, her father struggled to pay the bills. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his black hair down. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Purban was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. After a long history of fighting, Purban and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 11000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her fur is red and curly. Her eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Right-Handed studied abroad. Through the years after Right-Handed was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Right-Handed's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Just what you see.