Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a pastel shirt, with a white mid length shorts with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Rael was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shepherd. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 sp. Sard (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Jade (150 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mayor. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Chrysoprase (30 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Tharivol alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is cut close to his head. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Berrian was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 900 gp. Sard (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp).