Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. His cinnamon fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting dire rats, the young Shadow began to lead the lost caravan. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. His yellow fur is long and unkept. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kite was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A freak accident while working with his Map Maker father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is black and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Katherine learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Katherine abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 80 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Priest. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. 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: Balancing his hectic life and new Priest responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 20 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His auburn hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Oskar was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 190 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Disguise kit.