Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. Her red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. A true patriot, Paela would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Paela abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the west. Patrick 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, black shirt, and brown tie. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Paelias's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Paelias enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Paelias was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: Standing 4'7", this woman wears a black tunic with yellow highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His hair is short and golden. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Frug was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Logical, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 30 pp. Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His head has been shaved. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He comes from a rich western family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He bought a quarterstaff and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Poor, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

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

Possessions: 1 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Smokesticks. 1 Tanglefoot bags.