Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a grey deerstalker hat and grey clothes. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair is cut close to his head. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Caeldrim is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To pay off his debts.

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1200 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is blonde and very short. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Rael 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. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. When Raer reached his early adolescence his Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1500 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.