Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. With bright red hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Through the years after Vani was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Vani's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Vani and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'2". She wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. She has no hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Amethyst (130 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is braided into rings. He has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a violet feather.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great joy in being the best Dyer in town.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vanuath fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her green crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He keeps his blue crest in a flapper bob. His eyes are red and beady.

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 however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.