Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Matilda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'1" and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has white hair. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He 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. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Black pearl (1400 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She usually wears her red robe and has her hand crossbow always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is blonde and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 sp. Moonstone (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Hematite (9 gp).