Description: Standing 6'2", this man has the majority of his body covered in plate. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 sp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Rose (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Her hair is red and curly. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Joan is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp. White pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a red scarf. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Gardener, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 4000 sp. Jasper (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Banded mail.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: Further expansion of business; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: Aquamarine (1300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item.