Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His tied-back hair is red. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Cory grew up listening to his father's many stories. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a green coat with pastel slacks. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Patrick alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf. He has blonde hair. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He takes great joy in being the best Map Maker in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Solomon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Solomon took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. He tends to his Map Maker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 cp. Iolite (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses like a well dressed Hunter does. He has blonde hair. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a great chef.

History: Don lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Don fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.