Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He has moderate length brown fur. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Cask has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'4" and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has a crush on the local beggar

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of emerald and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. He has wavy chestnut hair. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fletcher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1600 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this western woman 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 styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 40000 cp. Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: A 5'8" southern woman, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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: To prove her worth to the world; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2300 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1400 sp. Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: This man wears a blue broad hat and blue clothes. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 400 gp.