Description: He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. Nicholas liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Malachite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'0" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Randal grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Randal alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Revenge; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. His head has been shaved. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dilettante but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Cartwright uniform. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.