Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Spice Merchant but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Norman was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are silver and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and brown robe with the hood down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'1" when asserting herself. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Keyleth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her first spouse was a Layabout, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gifted student he started as a Ploughman, but he got bored and became a Miner. He tends to his Miner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'7" and is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is mildly Tabaxi supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: The child of a Bather, who enjoyed hunting, Sun was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Sun never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with red slacks. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Kâka is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears her auburn hair up. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. 1 Medium magic item.