Description: He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He keeps his lavender fur in a pixie cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Lone was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Lone's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, In love. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 sp. Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner and is in decent physical shape. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. At some point she was captured by goblins and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins.

Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gynnie grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To protect her home; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Nature, Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 110 gp. Pink pearl (90 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes are a pleasant white.

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: He comes from a rich northern family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: He wears a green coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He is physically well-built. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Unemployed hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a Unemployed soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Unemployed responsibilities is difficult; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: He stands about 4'2" and very much looks the part of a Performer. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is long and red with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He is very pretty but has cold, dead 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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Performer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He got into the Performer business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the north to a Cook, Verin learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Cook responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her eyes are copper and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ethereal does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 sp.