Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has moderate length golden hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Baern will drive conversation. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shipwright they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Spice Merchant, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

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. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Valanthe was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Valanthe's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt, and she perpetually has her scimitar ready. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the south to a Farmer, Jade learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A freak accident while working with her Shipwright father left her crippled. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Farmer for hire.

Motivation: Revenge; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, black shirt, and green tie. His gray fur is matted, messy, and big. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Zircon (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Lewis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2200 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Falkrunn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Falkrunn's homeland. Falkrunn decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He sports a flattop hair cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Chay was born with his father's beautiful face. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears just a yellow suit. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

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 is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Sybil took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shield and armor she uses now. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 sp. Iolite (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by chocolates. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.