Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is cut close to his head. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Heskan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 pp. Red spinel (100 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'6" southern man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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. 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, John is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Gifted from a young age, John studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, pastel shirt, and white tie. She is portly but not overly obese. Her tied-back hair is black. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Harriet was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a herbalist and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She carries with her a set of longswords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brown hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

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

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She sports auburn long hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Verna is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Depressed, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears just a green suit. His brass crest is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: Rathkran speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.