Description: A plain young-adult man, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Shifting embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shifting studied abroad. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Amethyst (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are black and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He tends to his Tanner job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new tanner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Rock crystal (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his silver crest up. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. A true patriot, Azzakh would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Azzakh fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and carries crossbows. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Callie fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp).

Description: He wears white trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Damien was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Family, In love, Debt. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 200 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).