Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on his torso. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has wavy gray fur. His eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. Shivering enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Shivering and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has wavy red fur. He has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Trail was born the youngest of three triplets. His first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 13000 sp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'2" and wears long strands of opal and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. He is baby faced.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Detective arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered east to less war torn lands. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a lance, but if one is not available he will default to his hand crossbow. His black crest is greasy and uncared for. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 sp. Zircon (30 gp). Coral (50 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is content

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).