Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a red vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his red boots flare out at the collars. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. He has shaved his head bald. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Stableman for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a mercenary again

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Coral (100 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green 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. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears an entirely black suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp.