Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He is physically well-built. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shoemaker profession.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He found a children's book about a Human Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Black star sapphire (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a long, green cloak. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Adam never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the south to a Merchant, John learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'2". He tends to wear a large black jacket, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greataxe. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is baby faced.

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 is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.