Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Chad lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, yellow shirt, and green tie. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

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 Humans in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 310 pp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Eldon hails from a village terrorized by orcs. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Eldon was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Expand his business; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Spyglass.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he usually wears his brown robe and has his longsword always slung over his shoulder. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vlorn grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 100 gp. Malachite (4 gp).

Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished halberd as well. His gray fur is smooth and relatively long. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is content

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.