Description: This man prefers to wear flannel, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Jocelyn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Jocelyn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and carries kukris. His golden 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 amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gilbert embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gilbert was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His golden hair is singed and shortened. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He got into the Actor business at a young age. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Patrick was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Roger liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.