Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 16000 sp. Sard (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Citrine (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His black hair and beard is wavy and long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. In his youth he was a Stylist, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. The war was a terrible time for him, and Galinndan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Galinndan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is dressed in an above average manner. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 900 gp. Red spinel (90 gp).