Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has shaved his head bald. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in the north. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Theriatis 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 orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He wears baggy white pantaloons and a tan scarf. He has no hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Gifted from a young age, Carrie studied abroad. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Carrie alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a tan small hat and tan clothes. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has no hair. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Heian grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Heian. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length golden hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He bought a greataxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Jet (130 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a hunchback. He has white hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aerdeth grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aerdeth. After a long history of fighting, Aerdeth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.