Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in a clean yellow cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise violet.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shipwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shipwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and doesn't want to be a shipwright and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears tattered old clothes. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a yellow deerstalker hat and yellow clothes. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Thervan hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes. He wears his black hair down. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 sp. Moss agate (10 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries a battered shield and tarnished mace as well. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Beiro hails from a village terrorized by goblins. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp).