Description: 5'4" and muscular, this northern man wears dull pastel sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Shifting was born the youngest of three triplets. Shifting 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He got into the Barrister business at a young age. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Barrister for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her copper crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Driindar was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tattered old clothes, and is pretty ugly. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He uses divination through singing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Ermina was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ermina's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1100 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Amber (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'0" and wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Rendar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.