Description: A 5'10" western man, he wears bulky blue painted plate armor. He has wavy black hair. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Monk 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 knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: This eastern man prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has moderate length lavender fur. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Tricking was born the youngest of three triplets. His parents enrolled him in a Paladin school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a blue shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. The war was a terrible time for him, and Adam does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a black tunic with blue highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around his shoes. His purple hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting gnolls, the young Oriax began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 sp.