Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Thorin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has worked as a Courier like his father before him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an entirely black suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is cut short. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Stannor hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He found a children's book about a Halfling Aristocrat 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'7" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.