Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ghash isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is lengthy. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rolen studied abroad. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born to a Knight, her father struggled to pay the bills. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To be a Knight again; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Sailor. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. He is portly but not overly obese. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Quarion grew up listening to his father's many stories. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.