Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He carries with him a set of kukris, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length orange fur. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Edge was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sard (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Amber (60 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Rose (30 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Jet (60 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His clothes are grease stained in places. His crest is cut close to his head. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His first spouse was a Scribe, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 60 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He has dyed his greying beige fur a little too much giving a sharp beige color. His eyes are likewise yellow. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born in the east. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, orcs burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and many orcs want him driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses like a well dressed Soapmaker does. He has chestnut hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Cynical. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. Now he works as a singing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 150 gp.