Description: A 4'10" eastern man, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a black feather.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Jet (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He has no hair. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.