Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears a pastel shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He keeps his lavender fur in a flapper bob. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Shivering embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Butcher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Shivering took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up crossbow and armor he uses now. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 30000 sp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Black opal (600 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thokk's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and doesn't want to be a barkeep and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 90 pp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 6'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Huru lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and doesn't want to be a cook and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair is golden and curly. She has gray eyes and a white hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

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. Huru was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Stylist. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, he is not a threatening figure. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her hair is silver and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 sp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a pastel vest and prefers grey and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His fur is white and curly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Kite abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bather. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Ekk was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Herbalist. She was granted druidic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.