Description: An older man who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Merihim's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear flannel. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Gifted from a young age, Brottor studied abroad. When Brottor reached his early adolescence his Dwarf father 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 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's in love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 370 gp. Amber (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'6". She wears a tan tunic with white highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student she started as a Bookbinder, but she got bored and became a Apothecary. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her hair is silver and curly. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Traulam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his left hand. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 90. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jo isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 pp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears an entirely pastel suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He keeps his yellow fur in a pixie cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: River lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 160 pp.