Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a black coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in the west. Nicor was born on a far western desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Barkeep. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Barkeep and was forced into it by his family; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden pearl (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jade (120 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Coral (120 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is silver and curly. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: Qemuel was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. He wears a mask on his face.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears skinny pants and wears a green and brown robe with the hood down. Her silver crest is matted, messy, and big. Her gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp).

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is short and silver. His red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. 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: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new barber responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She is physically well-built. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Emeny reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, and carries morningstars. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Valanthe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. With wild auburn hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Mayor profession.

History: Mialee 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 sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fletcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fletcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1200 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: He wears green trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His brown hair is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Healer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.