Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Moonstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His black fur is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Shifting fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears white trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Aura alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He married young, but lost his spouse to brigands. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and revenge

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 14000 sp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.