Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His copper crest is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Healer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Mason, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a violet coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Moonstone (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Jet (60 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His brown fur is braided into rings. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Amber (130 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and he perpetually has his sword ready. His green crest is heavily combed to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with pastel slacks. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a Carter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Azdûsh was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and balancing his hectic life and new carter responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). White opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jade (70 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jet (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant, Rich, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Seven was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 7000 gp.