Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and tan tie. She is an epitome of beauty. She has wavy black hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Joan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joan fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. 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: She was born in the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has worked as a Merchant like her father before her.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a black suit. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears his chestnut hair up. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her golden hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Giselle was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Rose (30 gp).