Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His hair is white and curly. His green eyes dart from person to person.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Rolen's homeland. Rolen decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 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 (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Right-Handed took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up monstrous two handed axe and armor she uses now. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and money/treasure

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Iolite (20 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Rose (20 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Unemployed, but he was a colossal failure. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'2" when asserting herself. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Sard (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jet (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Blossom was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing her hectic life and new barber responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Herbalist, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 16000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 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 (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp).