Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears a grey vest and prefers brown and blue shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He takes great joy in being the best Miner in town.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His childhood dream was to be a Performer, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His hair is chestnut and very short. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. Eye agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Coral (40 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 57. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Barber business at a young age. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He became a Barber soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2600 sp. Eye agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is blonde and curly. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His hair is short and chestnut. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He works hard and plays hard.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. After coming to the age of reason, Ernest took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Thunderstones.