Description: This man is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Terse. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. She has shaved her head bald. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carter.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 140 gp. 3 Holy water.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, marred by sweets. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Grumbar embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Grumbar grew up listening to his father's many stories. Grumbar was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Grumbar decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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 a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is dressed in an above average manner. She has cinnamon fur. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp).