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: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has shaved his head bald. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 40000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His black hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 700 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in the west to a Baker, Lucan learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 40 pp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).