Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 3000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (80 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Being a Gardener 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 loathes his own lifestyle; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 sp. Coral (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Azurite (13 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown wide-brimmed hat and brown clothes. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the east. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: Canary diamond (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barber for hire.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Barber responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.