Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is long and white with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small black clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Norman grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on her left side. She is physically well-built. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born in a small forest village. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 sp. Golden pearl (60 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple blue robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair is blonde and very short. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. White opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. 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 wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: Hugh wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Paladin, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... A true patriot, Hugh would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Through the years after Hugh was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Hugh's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 gp. Hematite (14 gp).