Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it, and is pretty ugly. He has wavy blonde hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Howard lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 120 pp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is physically well-built. He has dyed his greying brass crest a little too much giving a sharp brass color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the south to a Sculptor, Mugrunden learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and balancing his hectic life and new sculptor responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length white hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Kipper 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 an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kipper studied abroad. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Adventurer they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Bookbinder, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large pastel mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His hair is silver and curly. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Wiggens was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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: Wants to work out more often; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist, Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who usually wears his black robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Lamlis hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A freak accident while working with his Locksmith father left him crippled. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Locksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Tanner, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.