Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his chestnut hair up. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 80 pp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His red hair is thinning but still full. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He found a children's book about a Human Paladin 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He usually wears his brown robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. A true patriot, Manfred would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.