Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears tattered old clothes. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are gray.

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 afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raymond lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Jet (140 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bather. He tends to his Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'5". He wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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: Someone believes him a fraud; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 14000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barkeep profession.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. He worked as a nervous Laborer and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He has amber eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.