Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is silver and curly. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Farmer. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He became a Farmer soon after.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is black and very short. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1700 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is physically well-built. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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. Beiro abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Her childhood dream was to be a Bowyer, but she was a colossal failure. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This northern man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His clothes are grease stained in places. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.