Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his father struggled to pay the bills. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Mercenary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Job, Poor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd. With wild chestnut hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Carpenter, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 40000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.