Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. Her red eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker green hat.

Personality: Armara speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. The war was a terrible time for her, and Armara does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Sellsword arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His long green crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp).