Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a blue scarf. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A true patriot, Gilbert would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has no hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Everard was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. She has slicked back silver hair. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp).