Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak, and is pretty ugly. He has moderate length brown hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A freak accident while working with his Shepherd mother left him crippled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Shepherd. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. A true patriot, Richard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Richard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished glaive as well. He has a very tight haircut. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: John was born with his father's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a blue shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is short and chestnut. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 21000 sp.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his brown hair up. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.