Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. One day when Kody was young, his father was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his father dropped to the ground dead. His father had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Kody was heart-stricken from the event, and his mother started working long hours to provde for them. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this southern man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 90 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Kody is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A freak accident while working with his Miller mother left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a tan coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He wears his auburn hair down. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 100 gp.