Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Tabaxi, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with pastel lining and desert motifs, and his gloved hand is found clutching a quarterstaff. His black fur, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are blue.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Scribe but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Shadow lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Family, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 800 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her fur is brown and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His tied-back hair is black. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Orryn studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 30 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.