Description: He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He carries with him a set of falchions on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His tied-back hair is blonde. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. A true patriot, Nim would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this northern man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and carries greataxes. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant yellow.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Tree took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a violet coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: The child of a Barrister, who enjoyed hunting, Tim was taken on many hunting expeditions. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Tim grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Tim. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a red costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took after her mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her mother taught her to defend herself. When her mother died while fighting gnolls, the young Cora began to lead the lost caravan. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Semyaza is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His lavender fur is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2100 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).