Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and is pretty ugly. Her dark red hair is lengthy. Her eyes are white.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Mastema lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His white crest is heavily combed to the left. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate, and is pretty ugly. Her chestnut hair is cut short. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His yellow leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His head has been shaved. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tarak grew up listening to his father's many stories. His first spouse was a Dilettante, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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 an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.