Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His hair is blonde and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oppleby grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'4" and muscular, this western man wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his glaive. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears just a green suit. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He wears a fancy grey suit. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is brown and very short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

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 used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy blue suit. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly sais and daggers. He has shaved his head bald. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.