Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. A true patriot, Alex would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Alex was born with his mother's beautiful face. Alex was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Anthony 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: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is typically in his Slave Trader uniform. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Slave Trader first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Simon was born with his mother's beautiful face. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Knight. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and balancing his hectic life and new knight responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Fearful, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the east. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2700 sp.