Description: A 6'2" eastern man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Chad was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Chad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 10000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Backpack. 1 Simple lock.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, John is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2500 sp. Jade (40 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a black shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. A true patriot, Ernest would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When Ernest reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. He has green eyes and a grey hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mercenary for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. 4 Smokesticks. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His silver hair is braided into rings. He has brown eyes and a green hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. Banded agate (16 gp).