Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His fur is cut close to his head. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Shadow was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. After coming to the age of reason, Shadow took it upon himself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He 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 to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: Standing 4'10", this man typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 160 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He likes to wear tan tank tops with grey pants. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 60 pp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Veit hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Stableman like his mother before him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: Iolite (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. She has hazel eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Ubada took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. Her lavender fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Interpreter. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Warryn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears just a brown suit. She has moderate length golden hair. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gifted student she started as a Baker, but she got bored and became a Laborer. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is content

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a grey tunic with blue highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. A true patriot, Nalaed would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Actor, who enjoyed hunting, Nalaed was taken on many hunting expeditions. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Navigator hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1500 sp.