Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and brown handkerchief worn on his right side. He wears his beige fur up. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Shivering was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Shivering's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Canary diamond (8000 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A true patriot, Stacee would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Hematite (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. 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 is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Hrathy was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, blue cloak. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A freak accident while working with her Tailor father left her crippled. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Jet (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jet (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jet (80 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.