Description: This late middle aged man wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair, when down, is lengthy. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. 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, Arannis is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1800 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: This man usually wears his brown robe and has his axe always slung over his shoulder. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He has wavy golden hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. Red garnet (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries a battered glaive and tarnished mace as well. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Heian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is a Lamia in disguise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Traki was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Hematite (10 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He has done his best to style his silver hair to look like a famous performer. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Interpreter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He worked as a nervous Interpreter and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Scribe, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp).