Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is portly but not overly obese. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His silver hair is cut short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. 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: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Smokesticks. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears baggy tan pantaloons and a black scarf. He sports a flattop hair cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He has wavy dark red hair. His eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tiefling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tiefling doctor. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Tiefling compassion.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Silk rope.