Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Thomas is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Cook father left him crippled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Justice. Flaws: Mundane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His tied-back hair is blonde. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Shepherd business.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: In love, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He very much looks the part of a Jeweler. His head has been shaved. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gifted student he started as a Shepherd, but he got bored and became a Jeweler. He has worked as a Jeweler like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 gp. Hematite (11 gp). 4 Thunderstones. 2 Acid flasks. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born in the west to a Beggar, Manfred learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Beggar.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His golden hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. 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: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp.