Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. He is portly but not overly obese. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Pog fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: This woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has dyed her greying red fur a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His first spouse was a Interpreter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Adelard 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. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. She has purple hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Seere is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This northern man prefers to wear flannel. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a Shoemaker, his father struggled to pay the bills. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does. He has moderate length silver hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Mercenary. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. She has wavy golden hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a Barrister first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Thiala was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barrister responsibilities is difficult.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 120 gp.