Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: The child of a Soapmaker, who enjoyed hunting, Aldous was taken on many hunting expeditions. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 100 gp. Zircon (70 gp). 3 Thunderstones. 3 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on his right side. He is portly but not overly obese. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has blue eyes and a brown hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mayor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Roland was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a violet costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries a battered club and tarnished sword as well. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Theobald hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. After coming to the age of reason, Theobald took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3200 sp.