Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and red. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A true patriot, Ratak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the east to a Spice Merchant, Ratak learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Ratak took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: A 4'0" northern man, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is black and very short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Glassblower arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her orange fur is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Cook, her father struggled to pay the bills. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1700 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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. Shaena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Silk rope.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a violet poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Star ruby (400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp).

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She disdains her fellow easterners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Azza alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy rusty crest. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a hunchback. His crest is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich western family. After coming to the age of reason, Aelar took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 100 gp.