Description: This late middle aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy golden hair. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Thomas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. The war was a terrible time for him, and Thomas does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Thomas was born with his mother's beautiful face. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His childhood dream was to be a Sailor, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Shoemaker like his mother before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1700 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. 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: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. John was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Soapmaker. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Coral (50 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, In love, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.