Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He has a very tight haircut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rurik will drive conversation. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Rurik was born with his father's beautiful face. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). White pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 pp. Red spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: An older woman who sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue 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 kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born in a small island village. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 700 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She worked as a nervous Marshal and found it very stressful. She has worked as a Marshal like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Ulfgar was taken on many hunting expeditions. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Sculptor

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

Possessions: 800 pp. Banded agate (14 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Coral (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp).

Description: He wears a green collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'9" when asserting himself. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Navigator but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student he started as a Healer, but he got bored and became a Navigator. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.