Description: An older man who wears bulky white painted plate armor, he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 20000 cp. Red spinel (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Varis grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 700 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1100 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His ears are large.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 600 gp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he very much looks the part of a Cook. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1400 gp. Silver ewer (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).