Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is cut close to his head. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Ûgakûga never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His chestnut hair is cut short. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Eberk enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Eberk has worked very hard to control his curse. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a green collared shirt and pastel pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He sports a flattop fur cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on his left hand. His fur is yellow and curly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Beast has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Depressed, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 220 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.