Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. Moonstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who tends to wear a large black jacket. He wears his copper crest down. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Beggar arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In his 18th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Shedinn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'11". She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a pastel coat. Her yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Gale is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Gale was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Whurbin never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy, PTSD. Bonds: In love, Religious, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 90000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.