Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He very much looks the part of a Slave Trader. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has amber eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is an amazing painter.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theriatis studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Arannis alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arannis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. He has moderate length blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Apothecary who has hired him part-time. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Carrie grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 190 pp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: 4'8" and muscular, this western man tends to wear a large white jacket. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Varis hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Jet (120 gp). Zircon (30 gp).