Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Uthemar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 12000 sp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Iolite (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Uthemar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Hematite (15 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a Mortician, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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 has decided he is irredeemable; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Criminal record, Debt. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Galinndan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1700 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'10". He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Fivin's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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 wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2700 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).