Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Mord alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 140 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: Standing 4'10", this man wears long strands of sapphire and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born in the west. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Masseuse. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: An older man who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, he is not a threatening figure. His brass crest is knotted and matted. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 6000 sp. Tourmaline (90 gp). Moss agate (11 gp).