Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Spice Merchant and was forced into it by his family; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born in the west. Through the years after Chad was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Chad's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Guard. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Emerald (800 gp). White pearl (110 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his chestnut hair up. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Tailor business at a young age. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the north to a Roofer, Drogo learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Dyer, but he got bored and became a Roofer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and balancing his hectic life and new roofer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.