Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He prefers to wear flannel. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Theobald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He likes to wear green tank tops with yellow pants, and carries hammers. His red hair is long and unkept. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Miller, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears just a grey suit. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. 4 Thunderstones. 4 Acid flasks. 2 Antitoxin.