Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears tattered old clothes. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Shifting wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A freak accident while working with her Banker mother left her crippled. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears professional attire. His white hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. 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: Thamior lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Coral (130 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. The war was a terrible time for him, and Theriatis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theriatis studied abroad. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Jet (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Skûn lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Layabout they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Brewer, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 21000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Jocelyn has worked very hard to control his curse. After a long history of fighting, Jocelyn and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and he perpetually has his scythe ready. He has a golden handlebar mustache and slicked back golden hair. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and yellow tie. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.