Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Humans in Shane's homeland. Shane decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a trident on her belt. Her crest is green, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Ruloth was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Coral (40 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She wears her dark red hair down. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Animal Trainer for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His black hair is cut short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Cory was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To protect his home; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Guardian. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1900 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Her druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She became a Map Maker soon after.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush, Job, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 10000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.