Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear green tank tops with blue pants. His black hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

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 Nim does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a flail 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 to be a spice merchant again

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a yellow shirt with thin white vertical stripes and red pants. His red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Soveliss was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Alexandrite (800 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Heian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Heian 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: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.