Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Umpen was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Debt. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sword, just in case. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 80. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His fur is brown and curly. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Elegant was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a violet small hat and violet clothes. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this southern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahrim grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp).