Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'3" when asserting himself. His brown fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines copper.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: Shadow was born the youngest of three triplets. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a spear on his belt. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length purple hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Morthos was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Morthos 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 Morthos. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Golden pearl (160 gp). 2 Acid flasks.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Silver pearl (90 gp). Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries with her a set of shortspears on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Maynild was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Barkeep responsibilities is difficult; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 cp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She has slicked back golden hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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 is wracked by social anxiety; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has done her best to style her white hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When Shax reached her early adolescence her Tiefling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: This woman wears a green vest and prefers tan and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a flattop crest cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Direcris will drive conversation. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: Standing 3'1", this man wears a red vest and prefers violet and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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 is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Gildmak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 350 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp).