Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available he will default to his sword. He is physically well-built. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Blacksmith who has hired him part-time. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a mace on her belt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Tourmaline (160 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, black shirt, and violet tie. He has a hunchback. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Alexandre alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.