Description: A moderately attractive man, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has shaved his head bald. 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: Rurik is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 41000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears a colorful flower in his white fur. This yellow eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 20th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 280 pp. Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He keeps his white crest in a flapper bob. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: An older man who wears light armors faded through time and improper care, he is not a threatening figure. His fur is brown and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Hematite (8 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears baggy white pantaloons and a green scarf. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: Alain is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times, and he perpetually has his greataxe ready. His crest is cut close to his head. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 50000 cp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear flannel. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his right hand. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His white eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Retire the richest man in the west; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She has a very tight haircut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Sculptor born in the past three hundred years. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. His auburn hair is long and unkept. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 89. 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. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 210 gp.