Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on his left side. He has shaved his head bald. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Himo hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, In love, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 pp. Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Mindartis has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 pp. Rose (40 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and green robe with the hood down, marred by beers. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the south to a Painter, Theren learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp).