Description: A 5'3" western man, he wears skinny pants and wears a blue and tan robe with the hood down. His tied-back hair is white. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Raer grew up listening to his father's many stories. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears his golden hair down. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Job, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 60000 cp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'3", this man wears skinny pants and wears a white and black robe with the hood down. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

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 claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his spear, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. The war was a terrible time for him, and Eiravel 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, Eiravel grew up listening to his father's many stories. When Eiravel reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1500 gp. Iolite (70 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and is pretty ugly. His black hair is singed and shortened. He is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Lucan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1500 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.