Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Bertram hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 cp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Jade liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. She has moderate length beige fur. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His red crest is thinning but still full. His gold eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson green hat.

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 is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the north. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She likes to wear pastel tank tops with white skirt. She is physically well-built. Her fur is black and curly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Tanglefoot bags. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Smokesticks.