Description: This tall, slender man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nicor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1300 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She 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. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 280 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His long scarlet crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Mentor, Job, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1800 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a simple blue robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Ridaro was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 14000 cp. Zircon (20 gp).