Description: A 3'8" eastern man, he wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'9" and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Merla was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His crest is silver and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the west to a Barber, Kaladan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barber.

Motivation: To be a Ruler again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears dull red sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her first spouse was a Bowyer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Debt. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. His red hair is cut short. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. Zircon (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. Through the years after Arumawann was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Arumawann's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 pp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her brown fur, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born into a rich family. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Knight work with an outfit from a few towns over. Knight work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to be a sage again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Hematite (5 gp).