Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished falchion as well. Sporting a blonde mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Miner. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. He has a hunchback. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gimble was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Gimble abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: He is a husky man, who sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Slave Trader. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the south to a Slave Trader, Dean learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Dean took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up scimitar and armor he uses now. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his black hair down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Rimple was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She has blonde hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gifted student she started as a Body Guard, but she got bored and became a Merchant. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 pp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His white hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is white and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. After a long history of fighting, Morthos and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her scarlet crest has been sun bleached extensively. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.