Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Frug grew up listening to his mother's many stories. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length cinnamon fur. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Flask enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

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. Flask 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 Flask. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 30 pp. Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has amber eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She worked as a nervous Tailor and found it very stressful. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Masseuse again; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a brown collared shirt and white skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her beige fur is smooth and relatively long. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born to a Scribe, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Five 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 Five. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 60 pp. 1 Half-Plate.