Description: He wears a green costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He carries with him a set of scimitars on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: John hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. John fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a black suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Thomas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. Eye agate (12 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His blonde hair is braided into rings. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Soapmaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Soapmaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is dressed in earthy colors with a green and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. His black hair is braided into rings. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. After a long history of fighting, Odo and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 2700 sp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp).