Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has wavy silver hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: Heian speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Pink pearl (130 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is physically well-built. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 800 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 tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has moderate length blonde hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to protect his home

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 70000 cp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a grey feathered hat and grey clothes. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Naeris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Elf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. 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; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 7000 sp.