Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 390 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp).

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her crest is blue and curly. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born into a rich family. Hethress abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A 3'0" eastern man, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bhevek grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Blue diamond (6000 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Jade (140 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spice Merchant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a Shepherd, his father struggled to pay the bills. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hammer with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Greedy, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.