Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. Her skin is light but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has blonde hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Menny is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Menny was born the youngest of three triplets. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 140 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp).

Description: Standing 3'1", this woman is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and he perpetually has his greatsword ready. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This southern man tends to wear a large blue jacket. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oppleby grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. She is portly but not overly obese. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 sp. 1 Hourglass. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Average lock.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. His auburn hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Bhevek speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

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. 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 doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This woman wears long strands of sapphire and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: Nemeia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 140 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.