Description: This tall, slender man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has worked as a Soapmaker like his father before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple violet line shooting up and back down. He has a hunchback. He wears his white hair down. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is short and black. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's also a talented Courier, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Gerald wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Gerald 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 daughter. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.