Description: This late middle aged man wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier and is in decent physical shape. He has silver crest. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

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 does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Animal Trainer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Peridot (80 gp). 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: This light-skinned female prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her hair is white and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His rusty crest is singed and shortened. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He tends to wear a large black jacket, marred by sweets. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has achieved small success as a Stylist.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His tied-back hair is brown. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Arannis grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Arannis. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. 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. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he is content

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 260 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Dilettante responsibilities is difficult; and to be a cartwright again

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Shoemaker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Vani was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Standing 5'0", this man wears a brown costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His red fur is singed and shortened. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 57. 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. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Aura was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.