Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born into a rich family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Heward and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his brown hair up. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Scribe business.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Randal grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Randal was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1200 sp. Tourmaline (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is an amazing painter.

History: Born in the north to a Actor, Trym learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He keeps his brown hair in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He got into the Barber business at a young age. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (50 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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 born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Weaver mother left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.