Description: She is scrawny and has patchy lavender fur. She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a greataxe on her belt. She has a hunchback. Her fur is cut close to her head. 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 is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: Shifting was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has no hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 400 gp. Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Amethyst (120 gp).

Description: She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. 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 white middle class family as the only child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, marred by beers. His golden hair is long and unkept. This violet eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ur-Masi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's also a talented Cook, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses like a well dressed Mason does. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Conrad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mason for hire.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. His crest is cut close to his head. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 86. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cartwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cartwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Fisher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 20 gp. Jade (70 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman usually wears her blue robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her red crest down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Quespa hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Quespa was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Cynical, Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Average lock.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. His white crest has been sun bleached extensively. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

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 passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born in the east. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Seamstress they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Hunter, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 40 gp.