Description: This man wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Aldous was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This malnourished man is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. 2 Smokesticks. 2 Antitoxin. 3 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the west. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Randal has worked very hard to control his curse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. Malachite (9 gp). White pearl (70 gp).

Description: A 6'0" western man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is still thick. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 74. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man wears dull brown sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed glaive, just in case. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.