Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Xappan abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: This southern man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is short and golden. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jet (150 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood, and he perpetually has his monstrous two handed axe ready. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Valafar wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Wizard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. In his 19th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. 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 feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Amber (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: This southern man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling 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 desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp.