Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born in the south to a Guard, Lance learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Ploughman, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 12000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp).

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gerard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Gerard 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: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. His brown hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He plays an instrument quite well.

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 moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. The war was a terrible time for him, and Guy does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 90000 cp.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries a battered scythe and tarnished shortbow as well. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Hubert lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.