Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. He has wavy white fur. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 pp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Mercenary uniform. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mercenary business.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shifting studied abroad. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is content

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Amber (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Amber (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. Her red hair is wavy and long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

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 also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her auburn hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She got into the Dilettante business at a young age. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black broad hat and black clothes. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Courier. She takes great joy in being the best Courier in town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: She is content; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a very tight haircut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (30 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Deep green spinel (90 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.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His crest is white and curly. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 pp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.