Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'10" when asserting herself. Her hair is black and curly. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Shanairla 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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Shanairla does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Roland isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He usually wears his black robe and has his warhammer always slung over his shoulder. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Melech was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Animal Trainer uniform. He has wavy orange fur. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Animal Trainer for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 90 gp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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 several months after his father was called into army service. When Roondar reached his early adolescence his Gnome father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Scribe and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Bonds: Guardian, Job, Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. She is baby faced.

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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He usually wears his brown robe and has his greataxe always slung over his shoulder. He keeps his orange fur in a pixie cut. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars, marred by chocolates. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. 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: Gifted from a young age, Kilvar studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 320 gp.