Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a long, blue cloak. She has blonde hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He likes to wear blue tank tops with pastel pants. He has wavy auburn hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad blue hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of a Baker, who enjoyed hunting, Sapply was taken on many hunting expeditions. Sapply liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. She sports white long hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 9000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Amber (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Zircon (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 6'1" and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He has black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gifted student he started as a Brewer, but he got bored and became a Bather. He struck the Bather job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He is physically well-built. His crest is short and copper. He has red eyes.

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. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Rose (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp).