Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His white hair is thinning but still full. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'7". He wears dark leathers with embroidery, and his gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is baby faced.

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. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born in the west. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains 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 plains due to the painful memories there. Thomas took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor he uses now. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Bonds: Nature, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a large grey jacket. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are a pleasant green.

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 a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Nicholas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has worked as a Baker like his father before him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 3100 sp.

Description: He likes to wear red tank tops with white pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is red and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Cory hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1400 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His golden hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp.