Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His fur is beige and very short. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Art was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a shield on his belt. He carries with him a set of shields, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has styled his dark red hair well, parting it to the right. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ekemon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Onyx (70 gp). Eye agate (5 gp).

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this northern woman is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her fur is short and red. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She became a Glassblower soon after.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. She wears her brass crest up. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Vezera lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Philantrophist, Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Jet (160 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Tanner born in the past three hundred years. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a yellow collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. Sporting a golden mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 sp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a white collared shirt and pastel skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born in the south. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and he perpetually has his kukri ready. His green crest is greasy and uncared for. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Painter profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. His blue hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Professionalism, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 9000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.