Description: A middle-aged man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 38. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Bernard lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Interpreter and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor, and he perpetually has his whip ready. His hair is blonde and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

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

Possessions: 300 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'6" northern man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull green iron scale mail. His hair is white and curly. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered white hat.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Bonds: Religious, Rich, Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep green spinel (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.