Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with green slacks. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Kipper was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has cinnamon fur. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Dyer who has hired him part-time. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He bought a whip and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Crown-heir; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His white hair is cut short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Gerald hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Heward was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He wears professional attire. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Jocelyn fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 sp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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: She seems to be bored by most things; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This woman typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her left hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Tordrid was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Tordrid was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shepherd. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, marred by sweets. His blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in a small island village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He got into the Scribe business at a young age. Percival was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Scribe. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new scribe responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 5000 cp.