Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries a battered trident and tarnished greatsword as well. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Deep green spinel (160 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 370 pp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is cut short. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ernest embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He is a Deep Scion in disguise. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A 6'0" southern man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. His red fur is greasy and uncared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. Canary diamond (7000 gp). White opal (800 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.