Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered club and tarnished dagger as well. His tied-back hair is golden. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Shane speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. 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 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Chad was born on a far northern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Knight. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

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 refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dustin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Sailor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

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 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: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when illithids swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving John alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 sp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Average lock.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is a Courier first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gifted student he started as a Miner, but he got bored and became a Courier. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).