Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is portly but not overly obese. Her white hair is still thick. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

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 has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Military, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her nunchaku. She has wavy black hair. She has violet eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Vani lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: In love, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His green eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson blue hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Engraver business.

History: He was born in the north. He 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. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She is portly but not overly obese. She has wavy silver hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 290 gp.