Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears bulky black painted plate armor. His fur is white and very short. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in the east to a Ploughman, Shivering learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He's also a talented Blacksmith, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and expand his business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Addict, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This late middle aged man typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor and is in decent physical shape. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

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. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Layabout profession.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 west. He bought a pickaxe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and human compassion

Flaws: Cynical, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'3" and muscular, this western man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is black and curly. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Shoemaker, but he got bored and became a Painter. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear flannel. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, grey shirt, and black tie. He has a very tight haircut. He has blue eyes and a pastel hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 600 gp.