Description: This man stands a little under 6'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Nicholas hails from a village terrorized by brigands. 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Spice Merchant first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When Theodoric reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He tends to his Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2700 sp.

Description: This man wears a brown feathered hat and brown clothes, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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: He's in love; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his ceremonial dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 200 gp. 2 Holy water.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He wears his silver hair up. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Lance was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 17000 cp. Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).