Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. She has chestnut hair. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is short and red. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

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 cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). White opal (600 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears bulky red painted plate armor. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Hamil was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and doesn't want to be a shoemaker and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Forgetful, Secretive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 sp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Moss agate (10 gp).

Description: This man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon 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 forest due to the painful memories there. Erdan took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her fur is black and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Left-Handed would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her first spouse was a Marshal, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.