Description: This eastern man wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has silver hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. 3 Holy water.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His red hair is singed and shortened. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gifted student he started as a Fletcher, but he got bored and became a Miller. He has achieved small success as a Miller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses like a well dressed Barber does. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the south to a Barber, Lance learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barber. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His golden hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling gray 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 able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Richard studied abroad. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Peter was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 200 gp.