Description: He wears professional attire, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He comes from a rich western family. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Shamash took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greataxe and armor he uses now. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this western man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burgell fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. She has achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

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

Possessions: 5000 sp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a pickaxe on her belt. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'0", this woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her fur is beige and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shadow's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of a Cook, who enjoyed hunting, Shadow was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, and carries spears. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of drow once and for all.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A gifted student she started as a Cook, but she got bored and became a Barrister. She tends to her Barrister job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear flannel. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her first spouse was a Merchant, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. 4 Holy water.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her crest is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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: Gifted from a young age, Nala studied abroad. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 gp.