Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a great chef.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Cory was taken on many hunting expeditions. Cory 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 100 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Buckler.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His black hair is braided into rings. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Rolf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Rolf was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He struck the Masseuse job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Fearful, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 50 pp. Azurite (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Eye agate (10 gp).

Description: He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Odo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Diggory was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered illithids who tried to eat his hand. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'8" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and auburn. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Frederick hails from a village terrorized by goblins. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. After a long history of fighting, Frederick and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).