Description: This late middle aged man wears a simple blue robe with tan stripes complete with hood and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He got into the Shepherd business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his left hand. He has moderate length white hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and tan robe with the hood down, marred by sweets. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

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. He worked as a nervous Bookbinder and found it very stressful. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a halberd, but if one is not available he will default to his sai. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: He is a Slave Trader first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Raymond was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Slave Trader for the past few years.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'3". He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: John speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Human Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.