Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His hair is cut close to his head. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Coral (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His black eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the south to a Scribe, Balam learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Coral (160 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. He keeps his copper crest in a flapper bob. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Patrin was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Patrin was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears professional attire, and he perpetually has his scimitar ready. He has dyed his greying blue crest a little too much giving a sharp blue color. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the south to a Locksmith, Salasar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Server, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'6" and sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest, while still mostly blue, has prominent grey streaks. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his feathered green hat.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kiirith was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1300 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and he perpetually has his shield ready. His hair is silver and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.