Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Tarak was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Tarak's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Harbek will drive conversation. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 80000 cp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length lavender fur. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Shifting was born the youngest of three triplets. Her first spouse was a Crown-heir, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Black opal (700 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp).

Description: An older woman who is typically in her Scribe uniform, she is not a threatening figure. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Masseuse profession.

History: She was born in the north. Her first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand her business

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Rose (40 gp).