Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears bulky brown painted plate armor. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His cinnamon fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stableman who has hired him part-time. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 400 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. She has moderate length brown hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Emmeline was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Animal Trainer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Animal Trainer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her mother before her.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears professional attire, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His white hair is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is long and unkept. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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: To prove his worth to the world; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He got into the Laborer business at a young age. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 19000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is knotted and matted. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She hates Dwarves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 60 gp.