Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Xappan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her silver hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 140 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. His dark red hair is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: He is a Sailor first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Nicor lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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's looking for his big break; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, black cloak. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but she was a colossal failure. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Banker responsibilities is difficult; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Job, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1 Breastplate.

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. She has chestnut hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Naivara is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and a wedding ring on his left hand. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. A true patriot, Traubon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Traubon hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His first spouse was a Miller, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Traubon never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Bonds: Attractive, In love, Family, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 40 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 4 Acid flasks.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'4" when asserting himself. His black hair is lengthy. He has blue eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 6'4". She wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso, and her gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. Her fur is beige and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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 achieved small success as a Carter.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull black iron scale mail. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. After coming to the age of reason, Melissa took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Soapmaker; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.