Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His golden hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Shane was born the youngest of three triplets. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Shane was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2800 sp. Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Ubada wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a Slave Trader, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her divine abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She got money to start a business from the gang present in town. She is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 100 gp. Golden pearl (100 gp).

Description: A 6'1" western man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are gray and catlike.

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 does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Junk Dealer. After a long history of fighting, Kody and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Mason again; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has no crest. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red crest is heavily combed to the left. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Revenge; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is still thick. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Dentratha was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Mayor. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 100 sp. 2 Holy water.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the west. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to pay off his debts

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1400 sp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 2 Antitoxin.