Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. He has a very tight haircut. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 8. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. She has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Stableman.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp).

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this northern man sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull white iron scale mail, and carries flails. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mantus studied abroad. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Mantus has worked very hard to control his curse. He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp).