Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 250 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His purple hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dyer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and usually wears his tan robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a Fletcher, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student he started as a Fletcher, but he got bored and became a Guard. He has worked as a Guard like his mother before him.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 11000 cp. Red-brown spinel (160 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His crest is bronze, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Azurite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.