Description: He dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He carries with him a set of sais, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His brown hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She is a Doppelganger in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His head has been shaved. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Trey is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 350 gp. Obsidian (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she usually wears her brown robe and has her shortbow always slung over her shoulder. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To be a Glassblower again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'4" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Ulblyn began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.