Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Guard. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears skinny pants and wears a brown and grey robe with the hood down. His long lavender fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Shivering was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shivering's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Actor. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Urshar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 cp. Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His crest is short and silver. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nithther studied abroad. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 600 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp).

Description: He wears a fancy brown suit, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'6" when asserting himself. He keeps his black fur in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are copper.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Detective but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Elegant hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 60 gp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a black vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her black boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Roywyn hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Through the years after Roywyn was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Roywyn's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black fur. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has a hunchback. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has a crush on the local fortune-teller

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Barkeep does, and carries swords. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Alex was born with his father's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 50 gp.