Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears his rusty crest down. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 73. 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. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'9" and prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 sp. Sard (40 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Baern took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up scythe and armor he uses now. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Blacksmith they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Animal Trainer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Expand his business; and doesn't want to be a animal trainer and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's in love; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. Amber (80 gp). 1 Thunderstones. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: She wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red fur. Her yellow eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Ethereal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ethereal 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 Ethereal. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her sword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered sai and tarnished shortbow as well. He has done his best to style his yellow fur to look like a famous performer. His copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He takes great joy in being the best Animal Trainer in town.

History: Gale was born the youngest of three triplets. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Animal Trainer. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 150 gp.