Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear flannel. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His first spouse was a Fletcher, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp).

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. She is an epitome of beauty. She sports golden long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Melissa is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Melissa was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 15000 gp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her fur, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, River is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in an above average manner. His tied-back hair is blonde. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 20th 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 has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

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

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Oblar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 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 (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His black crest has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Priest hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Sard (20 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and grey pants. Her cinnamon fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise yellow. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. In her 14th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 500 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.