Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks, and is pretty ugly. He wears his black hair down. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Zepar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His silver hair is cut short. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Clerebold grew up listening to his father's many stories. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Efferil was born with his father's beautiful face. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Efferil was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He tends to his Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Military, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1800 sp. Amber (70 gp).

Description: He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He struck the Carpenter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Gildmak lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).