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. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 Guard. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Hunter was born the youngest of three triplets. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears bulky violet painted plate armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has wavy red hair. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shane was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Moss agate (11 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has styled his silver hair well, parting it to the left. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Anthony was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 looking for his big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears pastel trousers with green and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).