Description: He is scrawny and has patchy beige fur. He wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He has a hunchback. His beige fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shifting studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. After a long history of fighting, Shifting and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (80 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak, marred by teas. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Traulam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Barkeep, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries a battered shield and tarnished bastard sword as well. His long black hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Torz lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'4" eastern man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3700 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a Stableman, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Cartwright and found it very stressful. He's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 17000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and she perpetually has her shortspear ready. Her hair is white and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Kallista alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp).