Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His hair is short and black. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Shepherd born in the past three hundred years. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: The child of a Cartwright, who enjoyed hunting, Theren was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Religious, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He wears a black collared shirt and violet pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 800 sp. Citrine (60 gp).

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this northern woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her lavender fur is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Pelt has worked very hard to control her curse. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Fenriz was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Bowyer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Thieves’ tools.

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this northern woman wears a grey coat over a red low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her hair is auburn and curly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. She is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Kathra grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Kathra. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a worn and beaten armor. Her golden hair is still thick. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Rohesia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing her hectic life and new apothecary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: He likes to wear brown tank tops with yellow pants, and carries longswords. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

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. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An older man who is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his red hair down. His black eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Carter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Carter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Carter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Opinionated, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 50 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: This tall, slender man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 260 gp.