Description: This late middle aged man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment and is in decent physical shape. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. 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 pair of adventurers, Alston grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier 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: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism, Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a brown collared shirt and yellow pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His green crest is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Amber (90 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Sard (60 gp). White opal (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jade (90 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). White opal (900 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Anbera is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 700 pp. Zircon (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He takes great joy in being the best Bookbinder in town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Bookbinder job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 2'8" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her blonde hair down. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a Courier, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She worked as a nervous Dilettante and found it very stressful. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.