Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, brown cloak. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. His chestnut hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 13th 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shields and rapiers. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Cook, his mother struggled to pay the bills. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is physically well-built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Being a Soapmaker kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.