Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Mella's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mella studied abroad. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

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 usually wears his black robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Marbas was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Junk Dealer. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane and is in decent physical shape. His black hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Nedda speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Pink pearl (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad red hat.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Oblar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ranala isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 130 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: 3'6" and muscular, this eastern man prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker blue hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to protect his home

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and she perpetually has her nunchaku ready. Her purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beleth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 sp. Azurite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He has red eyes and a green hat with a red feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Vassago was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. Vassago abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 cp.