Description: An older man who is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Theodoric hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 40 pp. Malachite (15 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large green jacket. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has hazel eyes and a green hat with a violet feather.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. 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: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He worked as a nervous Tailor and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Tailor like his mother before him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and expand his business

Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears tattered old clothes. His red crest is braided into rings. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His parents enrolled him in a Monk school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His eyes are brown.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ugol grew up listening to his father's many stories. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.