Description: An older man who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, he is not a threatening figure. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Himo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Himo was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 230 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear flannel. His silver crest is braided into rings. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His orange fur is unkempt and raggedy. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, In love, Slave. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 270 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Hunter. 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 the north his family was never financially stable. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to be a ploughman again

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, white shirt, and brown tie, and is pretty ugly. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Faran grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 sp. Tourmaline (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Malachite (13 gp).