Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He has no hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Chad is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A true patriot, Chad would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of a Sage, who enjoyed hunting, Chad was taken on many hunting expeditions. Chad abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Lorm was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: 4'4" and muscular, this eastern man wears a grey costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Nordak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1100 sp. Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a pastel tunic with blue highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her fur is yellow, silky, and of moderate length. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She is a Lamia in disguise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length blue hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She uses divination through singing.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. After coming to the age of reason, Ronwe took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 6'6" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brass crest is singed and shortened. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Gadreel was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Gadreel decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has wavy black hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tabaxi artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. Amber (120 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 2'10" and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her tied-back hair is red. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her small red hat.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Sensitive, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Religious. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 170 gp.