Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. 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 Mason, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Azurite (16 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, brown shirt, and blue tie. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Eldon was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and he perpetually has his morningstar ready. His hair is short and silver. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Anselm liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Anselm and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is red and curly. He has blue eyes and a violet hat with a green feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Rogue who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear flannel. His white hair is long and unkept. His ears are large.

Personality: Thamuz is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Being a Masseuse kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2300 sp.