Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, marred by sweets. His hair is golden and curly. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and black handkerchief worn on his left side. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Raer wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Aristocrat, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature lance.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a spear, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed red hat.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to protect his home

Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 130 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'10" when asserting himself. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a green collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. A true patriot, Heian would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Heian alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to dire rats.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.