Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Gerald speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Born in the west to a Barber, Gerald learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and tan handkerchief worn on his right side. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Thomas hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 90 pp.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this eastern man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of orcs may trigger it at times.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by orcs. Hugh was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.