Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'10" and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Priest, his mother struggled to pay the bills. After coming to the age of reason, Arannis took it upon himself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new barber responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Sailor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sailor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Coral (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Amber (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Shepherd first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (50 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears his golden hair up. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Dreali hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Dreali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gifted student he started as a Mortician, but he got bored and became a Fortune-teller. He has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.