Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears professional attire. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Dee was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 46000 sp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'2" and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. She has no hair. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sarah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Mason, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 290 pp. Star ruby (900 gp).

Description: He is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His beige fur is greasy and uncared for. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp).

Description: This malnourished man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cartwright. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a scribe again

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He wears his red crest down. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stableman who has hired him part-time. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in a small island village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (1100 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2600 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Amber (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His fur is cut close to his head. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Shifting never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1800 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Jade (160 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.