Description: Standing 5'4", this man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Ar-Baruk lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 gp. Hematite (7 gp). 1 Buckler.

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Mardnab was born with her mother's beautiful face. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a pastel coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His cinnamon fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has yellow eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Emerald was born the youngest of three triplets. 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: Wants to raise his children well; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Berrian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available she will default to her mace. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Wrenn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a crossbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Malachite (13 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long yellow fur kept up in a rat tail. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Flask wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Flask has worked very hard to control his curse. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a violet tunic with blue highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her black hair is wavy and long. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Geva was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Geva abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hand crossbow.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a white coat with green slacks. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length black fur. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 50 gp. Jade (160 gp).