Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'3" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has golden hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His hair is short and red. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Aramil was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'9" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp).