Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a greatsword on his belt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shane grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. Eye agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: This northern man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bounty Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Forgetful, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Gilbert and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Architect; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.