Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Astar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. 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 to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She works hard and plays hard.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

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

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Azurite (7 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her black hair is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying north to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Military, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'9" and is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has no hair. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 pp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With violet face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears professional attire. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Bilbron was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Sard (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a pastel tunic with green highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black fur is unkempt and raggedy. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker pastel hat.

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 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 several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp).