Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is portly but not overly obese. He has wavy black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Carter. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'10". She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and doesn't want to be a blacksmith and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Military, Family, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star ruby (1300 gp). Jade (110 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jade (110 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jacinth (7000 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Sard (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Alexandre is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. 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: Alexandre was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp).

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is dark red and very short. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jezebeth grew up listening to her father's many stories. Jezebeth was born on a far eastern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sellsword. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 16000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her long blue crest kept up in a rat tail. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and a deep hatred of goblins

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. 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 greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. White pearl (40 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jade (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.