Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. His red hair is long and unkept. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Erky was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She has done her best to style her gray fur to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rose (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His gray fur is lengthy. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. 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: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 800 pp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White opal (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has blonde hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: The child of a Engraver, who enjoyed hunting, Emen was taken on many hunting expeditions. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert 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 desert due to the painful memories there. Emen took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greataxe and armor she uses now. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Engraver. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Fisher. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Fisher for the past few years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Jet (120 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She carries with her a set of morningstars on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Sarah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1200 pp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.