Description: Standing 6'0", this man is wearing a long, white cloak. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. 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 born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Merchant they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Sailor, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40000 cp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a green shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 20000 sp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Military, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Just what you see.