Description: 6'9" and muscular, this eastern man tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His orange fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. 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 likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Shivering was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Doctor for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has wavy red hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Animal Trainer profession.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job, Military. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Merchant. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and bows. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a white coat with blue slacks. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has hazel eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and balancing his hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: An older man who wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Ahvain wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Commoner, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Ahvain learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahvain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 gp.