Description: This younger middle-aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, green cloak, and is pretty ugly. Her purple hair is knotted and matted. She has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Being a Locksmith kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 cp. 3 Holy water.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His white hair is still thick. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He usually wears his violet robe and has his spear always slung over his shoulder. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is content; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and likes to wear brown tank tops with white skirt. Her brown fur is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Pelt is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the north. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She struck the Sage job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His brown hair is lengthy. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Varg 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. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is cut short. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Ruler. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gifted student he started as a Merchant, but he got bored and became a Ruler. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing, marred by teas. She has shaved her head bald. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (50 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She very much looks the part of a Courier. With bright white hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shanairla's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 800 sp.