Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She is portly but not overly obese. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Shifting is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shifting was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black crest. She wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. She has a hunchback. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Layabout. She became a Layabout soon after.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Koth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Koth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 170 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears blue trousers with black and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is an epitome of beauty. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her first spouse was a Tailor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this northern man dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His white hair is lengthy. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 43000 sp. White pearl (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She keeps her long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: The child of a Dilettante, who enjoyed hunting, Finellen was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a green vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his green boots flare out at the collars. His hair is short and red. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Aquamarine (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.