Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Veloptima was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. With wild blonde hair. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. She 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. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 9000 cp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). White opal (900 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is black and very short. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 290 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears an entirely pastel suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He keeps his long black fur kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tanner profession.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 140 gp.