Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has auburn hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 48000 sp. Black opal (800 gp). Amber (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born in the west. Roland abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 cp. Carnelian (50 gp). Jade (50 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is short and brown. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 140 pp.