Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Simon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Miller, but he was a colossal failure. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Ploughman responsibilities is difficult; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Obsidian (8 gp). 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Efferil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, In love, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. Malachite (4 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her fur is red and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 91. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with blue lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ielenia studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Greedy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 12000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Coral (80 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his black fur in a pixie cut. He has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the north to a Fortune-teller, Cloak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has a crush on the local slave trader

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gimurt was born the youngest of three triplets. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. Amber (90 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.