Description: She is lean but muscular and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a very tight haircut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Volen was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Slave, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'2" when asserting himself. He has styled his brass crest well, parting it to the right. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 gp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a long, red cloak. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Ghaliver was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Moonstone (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a pastel poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his brown fur in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Stableman they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Layabout, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 50 pp. Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.