Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants and is in decent physical shape. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his broad brown hat.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerard fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is still thick. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His parents enrolled him in a Fighter school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This western man tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. 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: Hugh lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the west were limited. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. 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 has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Coral (40 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has brown eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Guy was born with his mother's beautiful face. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: Just what you see.