Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His copper crest is lengthy. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 180 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. Her golden hair is cut short. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 220 gp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: She is typically in her Carpenter uniform, and carries axes. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Carpenter business at a young age. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Carpenter for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 210 gp.