Description: He wears just a tan suit, and he perpetually has his sickle ready. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Avice was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Criminal record, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has wavy black hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has black hair. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He takes great joy in being the best Dyer in town.

History: Randal was born with his mother's beautiful face. A freak accident while working with his Armorer mother left him crippled. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He usually wears his tan robe and has his kukri always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.