Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. The war was a terrible time for him, and Erdan does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Cartwright arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ahvain's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Unemployed father left him crippled. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

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 is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Korfel has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp).