Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has blonde hair. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Hugh has worked very hard to control his curse. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 38000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man wears tattered old clothes. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 2 Antitoxin. 2 Holy water.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2600 sp. Sard (30 gp). 3 Thunderstones. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 3 Thunderstones.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His golden hair is lengthy. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. 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 a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 19000 cp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Disguise kit.