Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a tight tan one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born in the north to a Soapmaker, Erky learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her head has been shaved. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a Detective, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ploughman hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 sp. Moss agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a hammer on his belt. He is portly but not overly obese. He has blonde hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Bertram was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and red pants. His black hair is still thick. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Coral (150 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears her auburn hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Dara is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Bonds: Family, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is yellow, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Coral (160 gp).