Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2900 sp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are green.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. 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.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the west. 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Sensitive, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. 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 possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'0" and muscular, this eastern man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his lance. He wears his chestnut hair down. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.