Description: This malnourished man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Optimist, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 900 gp. Moonstone (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Fire opal (900 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Religious, Guardian. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes. He wears a colorful flower in his lavender fur. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Shifting took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up bastard sword and armor he uses now. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 sp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Small steel mirror. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Average lock.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long auburn beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but he was a colossal failure. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Scribe. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: Halimath 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 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.