Description: 3'7" and muscular, this western man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his monstrous two handed axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is white and very short. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Erky will drive conversation. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Stableman profession.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A freak accident while working with his Stableman father left him crippled. He became a Barkeep soon after.

Motivation: To be a Stableman again.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Coral (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He found a children's book about a Human Warlock who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ruler and was forced into it by his family; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 sp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his black crest to look like a famous performer. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Heskan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 40 pp. White opal (700 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Sard (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: This southern man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is golden and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 20 gp.