Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gurdis grew up listening to her father's many stories. She 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. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, marred by chocolates. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Stableman. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Thorin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 110 pp. 8 Acid flasks.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. A true patriot, Portia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Portia took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up whip and armor she uses now. She tends to her Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mercenary responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Religious, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He wears his red hair down. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. The war was a terrible time for him, and Thorpe does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thorpe studied abroad. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Thorpe never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, In love. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She has slicked back brown hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Duvamil was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Duvamil decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp).