Description: This slender man stands about 6'2". He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Shamash abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Coral (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'7". She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her scarlet crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She is a Yochlol in disguise. She 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. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has dyed her greying brown fur a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. A true patriot, Yurk would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jet (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born in the east to a Dyer, Creega learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Job, In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a white tunic with green highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.