Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a large white jacket. His black hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Erdan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 5000 sp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), he is not a threatening figure. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Dreali is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dreali studied abroad. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Being a Performer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Lamlis hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. His brown hair is braided into rings. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. A gifted student he started as a Dyer, but he got bored and became a Fisher. He struck the Fisher job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp).