Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His fur is yellow and very short. 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 will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Healer

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

Possessions: 17000 cp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Coral (150 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a black shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and tan pants. He has dyed his greying brass crest a little too much giving a sharp brass color. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Shamash is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shamash was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. She has moderate length blue crest. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. Blendaeth enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the east. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Wymar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Banker, but he was a colossal failure. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Heian isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Heian was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Silk rope.

Description: This woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She keeps her scarlet crest in a flapper bob. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a fancy white dress. Her hair is chestnut and very short. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His yellow fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 150 gp. 3 Antitoxin.