Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has moderate length black hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. When Altho 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 sp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Bella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman wears a pastel tunic with grey highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Fire opal (1300 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears his lavender fur down. His eyes are amber.

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. He takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shepherd for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Coral (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Amber (130 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She got into the Architect business at a young age. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After a long history of fighting, Mary and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She got into the Layabout business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She struck the Layabout job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Malachite (10 gp). Amber (80 gp).

Description: This woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 150 gp.