Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His fur is gray and very short. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 23. 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 suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Shadow was born the youngest of three triplets. One day when Shadow was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Shadow was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Insane, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His crest is copper and very short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Rurik is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is in excellent shape and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His deerstalker hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has gray eyes and a violet hat with a green feather.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Guard father left him crippled. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Selfish. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).