Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Riardon was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carpenter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carpenter 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: A deep hatred of dire rats; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His red hair is braided into rings. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Koeth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 pp. Black opal (1300 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a violet vest and prefers brown and tan shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has moderate length red hair. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

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 however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp).