Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. The war was a terrible time for him, and Rael does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Rael hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His parents were killed by brigands in a raid when he was still a young child. The brigands captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he wants revenge against brigands

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. He has violet eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Shipwright does. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. 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 struck the Shipwright job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.