Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes, and is pretty ugly. His fur is short and brown. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 330 gp. Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. His hair is red and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Varis was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Assassin. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a black scarf. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At some point he was captured by dire rats and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and revenge

Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with black slacks. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Horhog is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a Sellsword soon after.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'9". He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is blue and very short. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Iados was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He's also a talented Farmer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she tends to wear a large violet jacket. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Phann enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the east to a Mercenary, Phann learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A gifted student she started as a Shepherd, but she got bored and became a Mercenary. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She is wearing a long, tan cloak. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Armorer. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 3100 sp. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His bronze crest is long and unkept. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 sp. Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Sporting a auburn mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the east to a Glassblower, Ridaro learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, In love, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).