Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His golden hair is cut short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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. Miles fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His head has been shaved. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born in the north. 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; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears just a black suit. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

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. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and doesn't want to be a bookbinder and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This tall, slender man has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He has a very tight haircut. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He worked as a nervous Interpreter and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 30 pp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp).