Description: He stands about 5'7" and tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Emerald (1000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is silver and curly. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). White opal (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull black iron scale mail. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the right. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has wavy auburn hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Jade (110 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jade (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).