Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of halberds on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His red hair is cut short. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Elf in existence. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Justin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 21000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She 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. She has orange fur. She has copper eyes and a pastel hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 110 pp. Banded agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rose (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, marred by teas. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has slicked back silver hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Pearl enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 28000 cp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Chassath was born on a far southern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Architect. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She wears a brown costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso. She is portly but not overly obese. Her fur is white, silky, and of moderate length. She has hazel eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2000 sp.