Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose pastel pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white fur is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Shadow speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Sage hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Shadow never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Jet (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jet (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 6'2" western man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her right hand. Her hair is cut close to her head. This violet eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Meriele took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up kukri and armor she uses now. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and money/treasure

Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1000 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Tethren lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Layabout. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Layabout.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears skinny pants and wears a red and violet robe with the hood down. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1800 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She is physically well-built. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Lilli liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She has slicked back chestnut hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Agatha liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 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.