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 long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Pacifist, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the south. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Beiro never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Jade (110 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: An older man who sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, he is not a threatening figure. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born in a small forest village. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bookbinder and was forced into it by his family; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 pp. Azurite (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jade (150 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a spear on her belt. Sporting a brown mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Merla fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 14000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Jet (80 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the south. Ulfgar was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shoemaker. After a long history of fighting, Ulfgar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.