Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her beige fur is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Pelt will drive conversation. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 pp. Jade (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She has chestnut hair. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born into a rich family. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Stableman. She's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a fancy green suit. His dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Balam 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Fargrim was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Emerald (1600 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears professional attire. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. He became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 900 pp. Blue quartz (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His crest is cut close to his head. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

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

Possessions: 5000 gp.