Description: This light-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the south to a Banker, Naeris learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He's also a talented Fortune-teller, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the north to a Crown-heir, Hadarai learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Hadarai abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1100 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He carries with him a set of hand crossbows on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Mayor for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, In love. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. 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 barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. After months of barely getting by, Naill managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insomniac, Terse, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.