Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'9" when asserting himself. His fur is short and cinnamon. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Serpent was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A 4'11" southern woman, she is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her lavender fur, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 sp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 3 Antitoxin.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His brown hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Muggrish is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 220 gp.