Description: He is in excellent shape and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a very tight haircut. 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 likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Disease. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp).

Description: This man wears a worn and beaten armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Varis was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Eye agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. He is baby faced.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Berrian was born on a far eastern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Apothecary. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a apothecary and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a morningstar, but if one is not available he will default to his shortbow. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'3". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Varis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He's also a talented Servant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 240 pp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp).