Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vanuath was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Vanuath abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case and is in decent physical shape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Aelar's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears suspenders and grey workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy grey leather apron most of the time. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

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. 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 tends to his Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 340 pp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a pastel armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. When Tharivol 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 found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His golden hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1100 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).