Description: He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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 in the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 sp. Amethyst (80 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and usually wears his green robe and has his shortspear always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Theriatis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp).

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and blue robe with the hood down. He carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished glaive as well. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Animal Trainer.

Motivation: To be a Baker again.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 pp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Coral (100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is short and silver. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 900 gp. Blue sapphire (400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp).