Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His dark red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zephan grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1800 sp. Hematite (9 gp).

Description: He likes to wear violet tank tops with black pants. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished nunchaku as well. His silver hair is lengthy. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Halimath's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Halimath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 380 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and carries daggers. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. After coming to the age of reason, Quilla took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 11000 sp. Jade (100 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has dyed his greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1700 gp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Nedda was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she wants revenge against goblins

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

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

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. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sarah 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 wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: 6'7" and muscular, this northern woman prefers to wear flannel. She wears her red crest down. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Daar 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 nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, PTSD. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'8". She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Average lock.