Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His red hair is still thick. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Baern was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortspear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp).

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a blue shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and tan pants. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born into a rich family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his gray fur well, parting it to the right. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.