Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times, marred by sweets. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Kûga lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His first spouse was a Engraver, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Engraver they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Carter, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carter and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He worked as a nervous Gardener and found it very stressful. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp).

Description: A 3'3" western man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the right. He is baby faced.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barkeep. He's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Many gnolls want him driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.