Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His hair is black and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Taklinn's homeland. Taklinn decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 350 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Nalaed was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Baker and found it very stressful. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Slave. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 cp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. Her black fur is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are copper and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has taken up work as a Fletcher and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 240 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His brown hair is cut short. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Justin alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has white hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. 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: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. He is an epitome of beauty. He has chestnut hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Ahvain lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 sp. 3 Holy water.

Description: She is typically in her Interpreter uniform, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'4" when asserting herself. Her gold crest is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are red.

Personality: Jheri wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jheri was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Jheri abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 80 gp.