Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He has gray eyes and a grey hat with a green feather.

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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Priest, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her black hair is well kept. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Seraphina took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up crossbow and armor she uses now. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 140 gp. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His white eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. 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: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dwarven companion (his 'brother'). He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of orcs

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears professional attire. His silver crest is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1900 sp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Coral (60 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears pastel trousers with white and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her beige fur is matted, messy, and big. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

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. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Beggar. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (8 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he very much looks the part of a Tailor. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 140 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She has gray fur. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This woman dresses like a well dressed Dilettante does. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. Her brown fur, when down, is lengthy. She is baby faced.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Shifting is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dilettante.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 220 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). 3 Smokesticks.