Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'7" and wears a violet vest and prefers white and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is long and black with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Nicholas was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, 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 Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

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. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Shoemaker profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has achieved small success as a Healer.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, marred by sweets. He has shaved his head bald. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. After a long history of fighting, Hubert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp.