Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Nicholas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 sp. Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is dressed in an above average manner. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

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 brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Iolite (70 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in the west to a Armorer, Dustin learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dustin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rose (40 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his pickaxe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His black hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Conrad's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished sai as well. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Aldous grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Human Sorcerer 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. Coral (130 gp).