Description: This man is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His ears are large.

Personality: Fibblestib is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She keeps her brass crest in a pixie cut. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Aasathra 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: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear grey tank tops with blue pants. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Adrik was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He works hard and plays hard.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His crest is short and copper. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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: He comes from a rich eastern family. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Justice, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Naeris was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is black and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a Bookbinder first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Xappan hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

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

Possessions: 1500 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Coral (160 gp).