Description: This late middle aged man wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Slave Trader and was forced into it by his family; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His white hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Thunderstones. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Optimist, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 80 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: This man is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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 is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.