Description: He stands about 5'7" and wears a brown shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and grey pants. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is cinnamon, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 14000 sp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears a simple pastel robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her white fur is heavily combed to the right. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Through the years after Art was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Art's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears long strands of amber and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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: Oppleby was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp. Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Soapmaker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Lavinia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2200 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'10" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears dull white sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed hammer, just in case. With wild silver hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ovina grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 120 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. She sports black long hair. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).