Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His head has been shaved. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Whurbin will drive conversation. Whurbin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Whurbin's homeland. Whurbin decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Jarana lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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 father was called into army service. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She is baby faced.

Personality: Agatha hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Agatha lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Soapmaker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He has moderate length white hair. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and balancing his hectic life and new shoemaker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Secretive, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Silver pearl (40 gp).

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red crest is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is renowned for her bright red dresses and hats. She has moderate length auburn hair. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Healer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has achieved small success as a Healer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has moderate length blue hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a very tight haircut. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Reddlepop isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Reddlepop was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Reddlepop abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 gp.