Description: A 5'9" western man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His hair is red and very short. His blue 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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Ahvain does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Ahvain hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 12000 sp. Azurite (10 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is cut close to his head. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Paggen hails from a village terrorized by giants. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has blue eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Jabbie was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His tied-back hair is silver. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Kody never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is lengthy. He is baby faced.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Umpen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Greedy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his orange fur up. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Seven alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this western woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She has brown eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Emotional, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears a black collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: 5'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a colorful flower in his auburn hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Adam was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp. Coral (140 gp).