Description: This man wears a black tunic with grey highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His rusty crest, when down, is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Ghesh abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His copper crest is heavily combed to the left. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in a small plains village. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Rivaan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He got into the Bellfounder business at a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He's also a talented Sellsword, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1700 gp. Deep green spinel (90 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white shirt with thin green vertical stripes and tan pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'11" when asserting himself. His hair is short and black. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Kelter will drive conversation. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Kelter never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

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. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. He has wavy silver hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears his black hair up. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cressel will drive conversation. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cressel studied abroad. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a pastel shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His gray fur is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Left-Handed was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 12000 cp. 2 Antitoxin. 7 Acid flasks. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he 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. His hair is auburn and very short. This green eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Pog enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.