Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Forcas wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Forcas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Forcas abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has wavy blonde hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, John grew up listening to his father's many stories. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. She has wavy black hair. Her eyes are black.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Being a Jeweler kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the north to a Masseuse, Eloise learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Eloise alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Revenge; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 2'11" eastern man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is cut short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has amber eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Zaffrab studied abroad. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zaffrab fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

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. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 250 gp.