Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are green and beady.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Barkeep, his mother struggled to pay the bills. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Jocelyn's homeland. Jocelyn decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a violet scarf. His beige fur is thinning but still full. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Quick will drive conversation. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is brown and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Hupe grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Hupe. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 50 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His tied-back hair is chestnut. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. 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 tends to his Armorer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 340 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fortune-teller. She has a hunchback. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for her, and Salanop does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Fortune-teller. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 280 gp.