Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears just a pastel suit. He has no fur. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Shifting was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shifting's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With wild golden hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Mortician work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mortician work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and expand her business

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 140 pp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He keeps his long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a Fletcher, his father struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'1". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her head has been shaved. Her ears are large.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available she will default to her bow. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. After coming to the age of reason, Ovak took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is baby faced.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. The war was a terrible time for her, and Shadow does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Shadow took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She carries with her a set of daggers on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Through the years after Shivering was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Shivering's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Shivering and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is red and very short. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Meena hails from a village terrorized by giants. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 110 gp.