Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. 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: Regain custody of his son; and expand his business

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'6". He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. He wears his golden hair down. He has amber eyes and a violet hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a great chef.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'9" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Now he works as a writing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and to be a bricklayer again

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Through the years after Roland was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Roland's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mortician for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. His red hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He comes from a rich western family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2500 sp.