Description: A 4'4" eastern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Rurik embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He wears dull green sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. He carries a battered crossbow and tarnished dagger as well. He has no crest. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 cp.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Conrad and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp).

Description: He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His white fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise copper.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.