Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'2". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. After coming to the age of reason, Gurdis took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Amber (110 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a violet scarf. He is physically well-built. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the south. He 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. 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: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears a yellow coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. A true patriot, Theren would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theren studied abroad. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Diesa studied abroad. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Professionalism, Joker, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (8 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.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his white crest in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise gold. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the west to a Roofer, Medrash learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Roofer. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 pp. Rose (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is an epitome of beauty. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Tagga was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Tagga's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Amber (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.