Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a white feathered hat and white clothes. His hair is short and black. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears bulky green painted plate armor. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mishann was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Sailor.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and expand her business

Flaws: Depressed, Forgetful. Bonds: Military, Job, Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. A friendly and beautiful Gnome, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Delebean liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 a bit of a kleptomaniac; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2700 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp).