Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Robert was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Robert abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 sp. Onyx (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears baggy yellow pantaloons and a tan scarf. His hair is red and very short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is short and black. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: Conrad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Justice. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 15000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man usually wears his yellow robe and has his bow always slung over his shoulder and is in decent physical shape. He has golden hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He struck the Soapmaker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear green tank tops with violet pants. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 46000 sp. Jasper (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.