Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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. The war was a terrible time for him, and Heskan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is physically well-built. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Silver pearl (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. His orange fur is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling copper eyes.

Personality: Ethereal speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ethereal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 sp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks, and is pretty ugly. He wears his black hair down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Zepar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.