Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a pickaxe on his belt. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 600 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She wears her chestnut hair down. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born into a rich family. Through the years after Melissa was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Melissa's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: She stands about 5'10" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: Ahlyssa was born with her mother's beautiful face. She moved out south to avoid the crime she committed. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 70 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Gaaki liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a grey tunic with brown highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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: Someone believes her a fraud; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.