Description: He dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Gardain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 280 gp. Rose (60 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a sai on her belt. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Vicky's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. 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 has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Shane was born the youngest of three triplets. Shane was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Shane decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. Being a Servant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears brown trousers with blue and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and carries quarterstaffs. His brown fur, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Interpreter for hire.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and to be a herbalist again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp).