Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with white slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Frederick was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Sage, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Moss agate (15 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down and is in decent physical shape. His hair is long and brown with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is blonde, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: A 6'4" eastern man, he wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Gerard was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This northern man is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and green handkerchief worn on his right side. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is short and silver. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He takes great joy in being the best Adventurer in town.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp.