Description: She usually wears her tan robe and has her bow always slung over her shoulder. Her silver hair is well kept. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Layabout who has hired her part-time. Veloptima enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Veloptima lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Veloptima 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: Doesn't want to be a Layabout and was forced into it by her family; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He very much looks the part of a Painter. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 900 pp.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She carries with her a set of sickles on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her head has been shaved. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. The war was a terrible time for her, and Tawar does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with tan slacks. His brown hair is singed and shortened. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Oppleby hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Oppleby was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Passionate, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Jade (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a longsword on her belt. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is white and curly. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man usually wears his red robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder and is in decent physical shape. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When Bundrigo reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats, and he perpetually has his mace ready. His brown fur is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gale was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Gale 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 100 pp.