Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Family, Religious. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His black hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gray.

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 harsh and unforgiving.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp).

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She struck the Dyer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new dyer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady black eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was born in the west. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fisher and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 22000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her lavender fur has been sun bleached extensively. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Aura was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 sp. Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: This man wears just a tan suit, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is cut short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Scribe

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

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a red feathered hat and red clothes. His red hair is cut short. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Thorpe hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Thorpe abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 220 gp.