Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears long strands of topaz and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has no crest. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. Shamash is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Shamash lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has a hunchback. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 100 gp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: A 6'6" western woman, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She keeps her brass crest in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Gilkass's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Gilkass was born on a far western forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Bookbinder. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: He wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly scimitars and warhammers. His hair is short and chestnut. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 13000 cp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears brown trousers with black and blue striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His fur is beige, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Art speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Art was born with his mother's beautiful face. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: Uthemar was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Masseuse for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a husky man, who prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His red hair is long and unkept. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He got into the Fletcher business at a young age. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in the west to a Junk Dealer, Jelenneth learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Junk Dealer. She has worked as a Junk Dealer like her father before her.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.