Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, John and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He wears his red hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heward grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He dresses like a well dressed Carpenter does, marred by sweets. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the east to a Carpenter, Robert learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Carpenter like his mother before him.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 21000 cp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 gp.