Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'2" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 110 pp.

Description: 5'5" and muscular, this northern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: Halimath was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Herbalist. He tends to his Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 18000 sp. Aquamarine (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'2" and sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is knotted and matted. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Hunter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Family, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'4" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his long blonde hair kept up in a rat tail. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and money/treasure

Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, red shirt, and black tie. His tied-back hair is black. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Heian will drive conversation. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heian studied abroad. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 150 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.