Description: An older man who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Justin was born the youngest of three triplets. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Justin took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. Recently the stress of being a Blacksmith has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a very tight haircut. His ears are large.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Balimaar was born on a far northern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Doctor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'6", this man prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Reynard was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Reynard 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: To reunite with his absent mother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This tall, slender man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and many illithids want him driven away

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict, Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Human Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.