Description: A middle-aged 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, and is pretty ugly. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His beige fur is still thick. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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 never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears violet trousers with blue and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His tied-back hair is brown. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Peren was born with his father's beautiful face. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a green and violet robe with the hood down. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: The child of a Unemployed, who enjoyed hunting, Mreksh was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Mreksh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (9 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Black opal (600 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". She wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a pastel scarf, and her gloved hand is found clutching a trident. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 80 pp. Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dyer. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scimitars and shields. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Tagga was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Tagga decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Herleva grew up listening to her mother's many stories. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 sp.