Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, and carries greataxes. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He wears his lavender fur down. He has green eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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, Tricking is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Tricking and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: 5'1" and muscular, this western man wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length purple hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Interpreter who has hired him part-time. 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-brother.

History: Zephan was born with his mother's beautiful face. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he's in love

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jet (100 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a green coat. Her silver crest is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on her left side. She has no hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the east to a Fletcher, Valanthe learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Valanthe has worked very hard to control her curse. She has worked as a Fletcher like her mother before her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1200 pp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'4" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears skinny pants and wears a black and tan robe with the hood down. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a falchion, but if one is not available she will default to her kukri. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. Her head has been shaved. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.