Description: This malnourished man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tordek will drive conversation. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 250 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a worn and beaten armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is chestnut and very short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Slave Trader business.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. 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: He is greedy; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2900 sp. 1 Superior lock. 1 Hourglass.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, and carries rapiers. His hair is long and black with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Dain would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a sage and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is portly but not overly obese. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Verna hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gifted student she started as a Performer, but she got bored and became a Miller. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and someone believes her a fraud

Bonds: Enemies, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red crest. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a hunchback. Her red crest is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Racist, Antagonistic. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. His beige fur is singed and shortened. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Windy was born the youngest of three triplets. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30000 cp. Onyx (20 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jocelyn embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is a great chef.

History: Jocelyn was born with his mother's beautiful face. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Jocelyn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 90 gp.