Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with pastel slacks. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. He's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Addict, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: 3'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a blue tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. Being a Brewer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Silk rope. 1 Silk rope. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of orcs once and for all.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Grom alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). 1 Simple lock. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. With wild blonde hair. She has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Hugolina and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is dressed in an above average manner. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Gerald was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jade (80 gp).