Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Scribe hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lewis grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 48000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has amber eyes and a black hat with a white feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Shane's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Shane was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He struck the Mason job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1600 sp. Amber (60 gp).

Description: A 5'11" western man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His white hair is cut short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ernest grew up listening to his father's many stories. Ernest abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has achieved small success as a Beggar.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Simple lock. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This late middle aged man has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe and is in decent physical shape. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His ears are large.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Spice Merchant business.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Roland was taken on many hunting expeditions. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Roland fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.