Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Through the years after Shane was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Shane's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are amber and catlike.

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. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Hunter took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up sickle and armor he uses now. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Attractive, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: He wears baggy white pantaloons and a tan scarf. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He has moderate length silver hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Slave Trader born in the past three hundred years. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a banker again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'4". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 120 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is short and white. He tend to wears goggles to shield his 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 is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Trym and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 30 pp.