Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has silver hair. He wears an eyepatch.

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. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 13000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. William enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. 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: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear flannel. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. 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: Human compassion.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and prefers to wear flannel. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. He is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a hunchback. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Shoemaker who has hired him part-time. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Guy grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Shoemaker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To be a Shepherd again.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Jasper (60 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).