Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. 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: Oriax was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 pp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. 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 born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 290 pp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Merchant. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants, marred by chocolates. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2400 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). White opal (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Laborer and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Laborer for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. Tourmaline (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His head has been shaved. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 55. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Being a Navigator kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Feng hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1300 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Gifted from a young age, Armara studied abroad. A gifted student she started as a Tanner, but she got bored and became a Spy. She became a Spy soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and elven compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'7". She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her dark red hair is knotted and matted. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Orianna was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, 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 Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3 Tanglefoot bags. 4 Holy water.