Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has wavy blonde hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the west to a Sculptor, Ulfgar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His first spouse was a Beggar, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He tends to his Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf. His hair is short and red. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Locksmith mother left him crippled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: Standing 5'2", this man very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 40 pp.