Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Richard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His head has been shaved. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'7" when asserting himself. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in a small plains village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing dancing.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp).