Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is knotted and matted. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: The child of a Locksmith, who enjoyed hunting, Heward was taken on many hunting expeditions. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Guardian, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 16000 cp. Moss agate (12 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Gilbert was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2500 sp. Moonstone (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Flaws: Racist, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a Cook, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp).

Description: He wears a violet coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon his head. He carries a battered kukri and tarnished longsword as well. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in a small desert village. Alex liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Shipwright again; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp.