Description: A middle-aged man, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times, and is pretty ugly. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Erdan was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He prefers to wear pastel clothing when he does not wear armor, and his gloved hand is found clutching a kukri. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is greedy; and doesn't want to be a assassin and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Amber (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Detective but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1400 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple red line shooting up and back down. His head has been shaved. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.