Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He likes to wear black tank tops with pastel pants, marred by teas. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Stableman arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Stableman. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His hair is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ralf is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Ralf was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His tied-back hair is auburn. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aldous studied abroad. Through the years after Aldous was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Aldous's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His hair is blonde and curly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is short and chestnut. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is an amazing painter.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Bernard never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.