Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Through the years after Frederick was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Frederick's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Frederick and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 38000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears just a tan suit. His blonde hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 8000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

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. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He wears professional attire. He carries a battered bow and tarnished crossbow as well. He has shaved his head bald. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barber they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Courier, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he usually wears his white robe and has his bastard sword always slung over his shoulder. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

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 is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect his home

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.