Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Everard liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His blue hair is braided into rings. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: Balam hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student he started as a Beggar, but he got bored and became a Carpenter. He has achieved small success as a Carpenter.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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 brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.