Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has a very tight haircut. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Masseuse but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

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. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly spears and nunchakus. His red hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Gerard was born with his father's beautiful face. Gerard 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. Gerard 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 400 gp. Azurite (14 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a green coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head, and is pretty ugly. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trym was born the youngest of three triplets. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 16000 cp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Richard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 41000 sp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Silk rope.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His hair is red and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Guard, who enjoyed hunting, William was taken on many hunting expeditions. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).