Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears just a brown suit. He wears his blue crest up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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 is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 5'3" western man, he likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of a Healer, who enjoyed hunting, Beiro was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver pearl (40 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has auburn hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Lamlis is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (80 gp).