Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His golden hair is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears tan trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and expand her business

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her dark red hair up. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pyra grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To be a Bookbinder again; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has shaved his head bald. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his top red hat.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 3000 sp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp).