Description: This dark-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a long white beard with little hanging trinkets. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Spy. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A 5'6" northern man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His hair is short and black. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Frederick was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Spice Merchant. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Fisher job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fisher responsibilities is difficult; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Logical, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp.