Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Don lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An older woman who wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available she will default to her scimitar, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise silver. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ronwe grew up listening to her father's many stories. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents and is in decent physical shape. His crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. Nadarr liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He usually wears his blue robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of a Fortune-teller, who enjoyed hunting, Galinndan was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a fortune-teller again

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes, and carries shortspears. She has styled her black crest well, parting it to the right. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gilkass fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Standing 5'1", this woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise gold.

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. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the east. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sickle, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This woman wears skinny pants and wears a blue and black robe with the hood down. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is long and white with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. 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 grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp).