Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears bulky black painted plate armor. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Nicholas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Nicholas was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nicholas decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 30000 sp. Hematite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy white suit. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a soapmaker and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 14000 sp. Jet (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries a battered sickle and tarnished greatsword as well. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'6" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Kyle was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, 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 Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Chain shirt.