Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. His hair is black and very short. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Heward was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He worked as a nervous Stableman and found it very stressful. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 sp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and carries morningstars. His hair is short and silver. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Richard was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Servant and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Family, Slave. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 33000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born in a small island village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Citrine (70 gp).