Description: He stands about 6'5" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has dyed his greying white crest a little too much giving a sharp white color. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Shamash is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His blonde hair is singed and shortened. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a simple white robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her hair is golden and very short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Brakka grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears her brown hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Poor, In love. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 11000 cp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears tattered old clothes. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Rose was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, 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 Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but she was a colossal failure. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 140 gp. Amber (90 gp).

Description: He wears professional attire. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: He is a Cartwright first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has shaved her head bald. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Bilga wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Bilga has worked very hard to control her curse. 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 work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. With wild brown hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.