Description: A 4'11" eastern man, he wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ernest's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears a pastel feathered hat and pastel clothes. His lavender fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'1" and wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a great chef.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a black and green handkerchief worn on her right side, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She keeps her long red crest kept up in a rat tail. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has worked as a Armorer like her father before her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Armorer responsibilities is difficult; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 7000 sp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has a very tight haircut. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Andry alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Andry was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 500 sp. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her black fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She got into the Sculptor business at a young age. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She tends to her Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1700 gp. Rose (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He struck the Body Guard job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing his hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a large grey jacket. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is white and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Kellen's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: The child of a Map Maker, who enjoyed hunting, Kellen was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kellen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).