Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are violet and beady.

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 is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vondal studied abroad. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Optimist, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bather and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Emotional. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she usually wears her red robe and has her longbow always slung over her shoulder. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. She is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She got into the Locksmith business at a young age. Maegan abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. 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; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in the north to a Guard, Nutae learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Performer, but he got bored and became a Guard. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Ilde lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a long, pastel cloak and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his cinnamon fur in a pixie cut. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: Born to a Bather, his father struggled to pay the bills. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: In love, Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'7". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. His white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp. Malachite (16 gp).

Description: This man wears dull brown sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 sp.