Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

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. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this southern man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Manfred's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Manfred lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Manfred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A 5'8" eastern man, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Miles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has wavy silver hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insane, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 4000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His black hair is cut short. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: William was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Commoner, 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 Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 sp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.