Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is short and red. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a brown scarf. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears his red hair down. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She wears tattered old clothes. She has a hunchback. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 150 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: Standing 5'8", this man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has dyed his greying blue hair a little too much giving a sharp blue color. His black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Therai grew up listening to his father's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Yvonne will drive conversation. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Gardener business.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 Blacksmith. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears long strands of jet and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is short and brown. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 110 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).