Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red fur is still thick. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Cloud will drive conversation. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Locksmith, but he was a colossal failure. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and balancing his hectic life and new dyer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Debt. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His beige fur is singed and shortened. 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 is fixated on the number 40. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man wears many layers of old clothing at all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His golden hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. She has no hair. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her parents enrolled her in a Warlock school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. Being a Interpreter 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: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Azurite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'4" and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". She wears tattered old clothes, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Body Guard and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured, and carries ceremonial daggers. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, marred by beers. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He got into the Courier business at a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'4" and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her brown hair is lengthy. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Matilda isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bookbinder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 cp. Malachite (4 gp).