Description: She is in excellent shape and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This northern man tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His clothes are grease stained in places. His head has been shaved. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and he perpetually has his bastard sword ready. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. She has moderate length white fur. Her yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 30 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Nyx was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Nyx's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He is physically well-built. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length cinnamon fur. His copper eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Trail hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a fancy white dress. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her brown hair is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her white crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She takes great joy in being the best Junk Dealer in town.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Barkeep, but she got bored and became a Junk Dealer. She's also a talented Barkeep, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears a colorful flower in her white fur. She has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 250 gp.