Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Adventurer, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and is pretty ugly. His hair is auburn and very short. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Assassin arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Koeth was born on a far southern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Assassin. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Servant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 220 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp).

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He usually wears his tan robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Ahvain lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ahvain was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Stableman. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1300 gp. A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).