Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are green.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: 4'10" and muscular, this eastern woman wears a tan shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and black pants. She has chestnut hair. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of a Courier, who enjoyed hunting, Theirastra was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She bought a trident and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 700 sp. Coral (90 gp).

Description: This man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has moderate length auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Osco has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the east to a Miner, Nalral learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Through the years after Nalral was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Nalral's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 150 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She is portly but not overly obese. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Vanchu was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Family, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 23000 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears her auburn hair up. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Nissa lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She found a children's book about a Gnome Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, blue shirt, and brown tie. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and she wants revenge against orcs

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

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. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. After a long history of fighting, Oda and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is brown and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Ur-Masi hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 sp.