Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Valida's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This eastern woman is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has brown hair. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She carries a battered hammer and tarnished glaive as well. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'9" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is short and blonde. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 20 gp.