Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His white fur is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south to a Slave Trader, Aura learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He struck the Slave Trader job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and rapiers. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His ears are large.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 120 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: This dark-skinned female is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Gifted from a young age, Murgen studied abroad. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Courier work with an outfit from a few towns over. Courier work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: She is content; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Emerald (900 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She carries a battered kukri and tarnished spear as well. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Bowyer born in the past three hundred years. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Bowyer for hire.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dreali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has a very tight haircut. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Lavinia was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Lavinia decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 60000 cp. Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is renowned for his bright red suits and hats. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Hunter and was forced into it by his family; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.