Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

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

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has blonde hair. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahvain grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Masseuse. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local masseuse

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Bimpnottin was born with her mother's beautiful face. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (600 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Rose (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Sard (50 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Jade (60 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She dresses like a well dressed Stableman does. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has golden hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Stableman but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She struck the Stableman job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barkeep arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Fargrim was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Fargrim's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'9" when asserting herself. Her cinnamon fur is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: River was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: To be a Sculptor again; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.