Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, marred by beers. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student he started as a Stylist, but he got bored and became a Map Maker. He has achieved small success as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2400 gp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Healer. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Coral (160 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Jet (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Emerald (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His ears are large.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hork isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Hork was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, 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 Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Hork 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 has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'3", this man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a Stylist, his father struggled to pay the bills. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and carries axes. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aldous grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aldous fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.