Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), marred by teas. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

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. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Moss agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born in the south. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged man wears white painted combat armor at almost all times and is in decent physical shape. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Gerard was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (30 gp). White pearl (130 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'6". He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull white iron scale mail. His tied-back hair is blonde. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Servant. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Arnold was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arnold fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 28000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Chad liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2600 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp).