Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is chestnut and very short. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Arnold 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Jade (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'2", this woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her yellow fur is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Depressed, Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Jade (70 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield. 1 Buckler.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Morkral embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Morkral was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Through the years after Morkral was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Morkral's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering her clean studded leather. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. After coming to the age of reason, Quick took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Quick never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Onyx (20 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He keeps his long rusty crest kept up in a rat tail. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. A true patriot, Kerkad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.