Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears professional attire. He has wavy white hair. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the north. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'1" and wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Locksmith arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Mayor, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Shepherd hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he's in love

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Manfred alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2600 sp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.