Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She tends to wear a large black jacket. She has a hunchback. Her white hair is singed and shortened. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Jet (100 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of greatswords on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His brown fur is unkempt and raggedy. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by beers. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the south to a Layabout, Everard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Hunter again; and balancing his hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Rosalind alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

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

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is wearing a long, white cloak, marred by beers. His brown hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jak embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

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

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: Shifting was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears black trousers with blue and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is white and very short. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Layabout. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Engong learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.