Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. He has shaved his head bald. His ears are large.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. When Shane reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 gp. Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a grey coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Crowbar. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear pastel pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. John was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 29000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a blue shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and pastel pants. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are blue.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born into a rich family. His childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but he was a colossal failure. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 10000 cp.