Description: He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished glaive as well. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Nim is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 wears a grey tunic with violet highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in the west to a Carter, Barendd learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Unemployed, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Carter soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a fancy tan dress, and sports empty pouches on her belt. With bright blonde hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 pp. White opal (800 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

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. Ratanák enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a green vest and prefers white and green shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Urshar abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Bonds: Family, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

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

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).