Description: A moderately attractive man, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Norsko was born with his father's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. She has done her best to style her brown fur to look like a famous performer. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: A 6'9" eastern man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His fur is short and beige. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Tricking speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 sp. Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Mozfel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He worked as a nervous Blacksmith and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Shoemaker again; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 sp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. With wild brown hair. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Bonds: Nature, Religious, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Chain shirt.