Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, blue shirt, and tan tie. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. Her red hair is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Tawna was born the youngest of three triplets. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Being a Herbalist kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His fur is cut close to his head. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 sp. Coral (130 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He sports a flattop hair cut. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Karash 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.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Bonds: Religious, Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her yellow fur is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Jade was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 15000 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear flannel. She has dyed her greying brass crest a little too much giving a sharp brass color. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hillanot studied abroad. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.