Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Orsik was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs, marred by teas. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: Tim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear flannel. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He uses divination through singing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and doesn't want to be a blacksmith and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His white fur, when down, is lengthy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 father. Shadow abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 sp. Hematite (12 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His bronze crest is knotted and matted. His ears are large.

Personality: Torinn is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. The war was a terrible time for him, and Torinn does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp.