Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He wears his auburn hair up. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Kipper was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Justice, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and he perpetually has his whip ready. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shágflak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has styled his yellow fur well, parting it to the right. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Pelt was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'3", this woman prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her blue hair is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Ronwe was taken on many hunting expeditions. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She carries with her a set of monstrous two handed axes, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has wavy silver hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.