Description: This northern woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She sports a flattop hair cut. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Gerard grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Gerard. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and likes to wear brown tank tops with black pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 700 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Her childhood dream was to be a Ploughman, but she was a colossal failure. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp).