Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears an entirely white suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Malachite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His hair is long and golden with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1700 gp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Black star sapphire (400 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Peren and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is singed and shortened. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the north to a Detective, Erdan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Detective and found it very stressful. He has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again.

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1400 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.