Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Herbalist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Joan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Joan abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and is pretty ugly. With bright brown hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Detective. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 4 Antitoxin. 4 Acid flasks.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 40000 cp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His white hair is thinning but still full. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a green feather.

Personality: He hates drow. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hugh studied abroad. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.