Description: An older man who wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Cook arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 11000 cp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Nicholas is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. A true patriot, Nicholas would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicholas was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 16000 cp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is portly but not overly obese. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Gerald hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has wavy white hair. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Map Maker business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Interpreter, but he was a colossal failure. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Butcher. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 300 gp.