Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with white slacks. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: The child of a Herbalist, who enjoyed hunting, Kilvar was taken on many hunting expeditions. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1900 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her rusty crest is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Akra is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 10000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She has slicked back golden hair. She has blue eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He is physically well-built. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 80 pp. Canary diamond (2000 gp). Rose (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1200 gp. Emerald (600 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Olivia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Monk, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Monk in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is typically in her Seamstress uniform. Her fur is cut close to her head. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

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. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has achieved small success as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.