Description: Standing 6'0", this man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Bertram 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. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner, and carries sais. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears suspenders and yellow workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Charles 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. Charles 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. Being a Mason 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 will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Theodoric was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 8000 cp. 2 Alchemist’s fire. 2 Tanglefoot bags.