Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black shirt with thin red vertical stripes and yellow pants. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines black.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear flannel. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To protect her home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a Guard first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Arumawann was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants. He wears his orange fur down. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Left-Handed was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Left-Handed was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. A true patriot, Lance would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Lance lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lance was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Actor.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Military, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, pastel cloak. His fur is cut close to his head. His face is scarred and worn.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Left-Handed has worked very hard to control his curse. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Greedy. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 310 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has brown eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Guard. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Andraste was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Guard. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 150 gp. Obsidian (11 gp).