Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Dain hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His childhood dream was to be a Locksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 pp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Coral (150 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jade (150 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a red shirt with thin brown vertical stripes and blue pants. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Priest; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Skak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2100 pp. Jet (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Rose (80 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail, and her gloved hand is found clutching a trident. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Dara is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. After coming to the age of reason, Dara took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).