Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his long red crest kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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 often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 21000 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her black fur is lengthy. This copper eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was taken from her home at a very young age. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He is physically well-built. His crest is black and very short. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a black coat with grey slacks. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, his mother struggled to pay the bills. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His gold crest is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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 druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shamash fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears professional attire. She has slicked back red hair. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Grigi grew up listening to her mother's many stories. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Baker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Spear liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She usually wears her brown robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the south. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the east. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Erky alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Erky was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 60 gp.