Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His chestnut hair is cut short. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Locksmith but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 sp. Fire opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: Gilbert was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. His hair is white and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He struck the Spice Merchant job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 47000 sp.

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 tall and muscular. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has shaved his head bald. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a Bookbinder, his father struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Just what you see.