Description: This slender man stands about 4'2". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His auburn hair is still thick. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Baern was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Halander enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. With wild golden hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born into a rich family. A gifted student she started as a Ruler, but she got bored and became a Shoemaker. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Feldûsh is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her red crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Ruloth alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She wears a white vest and prefers brown and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Kabbarg hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her long bronze crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Biri hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dragonborns in the east were limited. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver ewer (50 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a great chef.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

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

Possessions: 400 sp. 4 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has achieved small success as a Carpenter.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).