Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a blue wide-brimmed hat and blue clothes. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His crest is blue and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Doctor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish 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

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She sports black long hair. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 100 sp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp).

Description: A 6'8" northern man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Slave Trader. He has dyed his greying white crest a little too much giving a sharp white color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Salasar will drive conversation. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Mortician profession.

History: Salasar was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. After a long history of fighting, Salasar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 700 gp. Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Coral (110 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Birel was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 30 pp.