Description: He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is violet, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and daggers. His brown fur is braided into rings. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Shifting does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Shifting was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Shifting decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished quarterstaff as well. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy yellow fur. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. He has a hunchback. He keeps his yellow fur in a flapper bob. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Beast wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Aristocrat, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 bought a bow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has a very tight haircut. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.