Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. He has green eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Howard was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Body Guard. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 50000 cp. Iolite (40 gp). Black opal (900 gp).

Description: He wears a green shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and white pants, and carries hand crossbows. He has black hair. This hazel eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His fur, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Cask is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Cask was born the youngest of three triplets. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He tends to his Mayor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: In love, Family, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Jade (140 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a tan tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around his shoes. His fur is white and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: He was born in the east. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Slave, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 gp. 3 Holy water.

Description: He likes to wear grey tank tops with red pants. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He sports a flattop fur cut. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.