Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his brass crest up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Kerkad is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1900 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy green pantaloons and a grey scarf. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His brown fur is thinning but still full. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt, he is not a threatening figure. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Hadarai lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: Standing 5'6", this man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. He is baby faced.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Raam was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Warrior, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Warrior in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist, Professionalism. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 3000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears professional attire. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. After a long history of fighting, Kugáluga and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp).