Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a large grey jacket, and is pretty ugly. His hair is blonde and very short. He has blue eyes and a grey hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Charles alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a black collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a grey collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bookbinder. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Bernard took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up glaive and armor he uses now. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, 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 blonde hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Conrad grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 30 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).