Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Balimaar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He found a children's book about a Human Warlock who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a tan wide-brimmed hat and tan clothes, marred by beers. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Moonstone (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barber arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: John hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. John enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: John was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. John abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man wears skinny pants and wears a blue and white robe with the hood down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. He is baby faced.

Personality: Trey speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Body Guard soon after.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).