Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a Apothecary first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erdan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 800 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: An older man who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 98. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 190 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Naill lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 18000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a large green jacket. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: The child of a Barkeep, who enjoyed hunting, Theriatis was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rose (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Emerald (800 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears dark leathers with embroidery. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Erevan was born the youngest of three triplets. 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1300 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jade (90 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).