Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His silver hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

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. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 14000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in the south to a Shoemaker, Nim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Shoemaker for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Animal Trainer again; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Erdan studied abroad. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Scribe. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears bulky red painted plate armor. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 sp. Sard (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gifted student he started as a Architect, but he got bored and became a Butcher. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2900 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).