Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Rurik was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Animal Trainer. He tends to his Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a tan scarf. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1300 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rose (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson tan hat.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A freak accident while working with her Stableman father left her crippled. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 sp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has slicked back red hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: The child of a Miller, who enjoyed hunting, Shamil was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her childhood dream was to be a Miller, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.