Description: He stands about 6'9" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sage profession.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Mantus has worked very hard to control his curse. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shoemaker.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 100 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: An older man who is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is white and curly. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, violet shirt, and black tie. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Butcher first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is an amazing painter.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: Revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Hematite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jade (110 gp).

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He carries with him a set of longswords, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 sp.