Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His lavender fur is knotted and matted. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. 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, Aura is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Aura was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. After a long history of fighting, Aura and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 sp. Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His brown hair is lengthy. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. 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, Heian is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Vaina was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is typically in her Baker uniform. She has shaved her head bald. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born in the north to a Baker, Nagrette learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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 set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She sports red long hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Cumpen hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He stands about 6'4" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His gold crest, when down, is lengthy. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. Onyx (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Shane lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 170 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Armorer, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has shaved her head bald. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sickle.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Criminal record, Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This man wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has wavy red hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Kelter hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Performer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 sp.