Description: This northern man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His ears are large.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gardain isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 340 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Standing 6'8", this man sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He wears a white shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and grey pants. He is physically well-built. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a Armorer, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 110 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents and is in decent physical shape. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Blacksmith, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).