Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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 has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut 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 violet.

Personality: Patrick speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Patrick was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his kukri with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He carries with him a set of kukris on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

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 loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This southern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Conrad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Baker; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.