Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Umpen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his mace. He wears his dark red hair up. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nicor was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 150 gp. Obsidian (6 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His crest is red and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has red eyes.

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 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: Srorthen was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Srorthen and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a simple yellow robe with white stripes complete with hood. His head has been shaved. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp).