Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He has moderate length blonde hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate. 1 Full Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has moderate length red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. After a long history of fighting, Percival and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2800 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.