Description: He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Shane alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This light-skinned male wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Trym was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Trym was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Body Guard for hire.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His tied-back hair is red. 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 is extraordinarily eccentric. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cartwright and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears long strands of jet and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp.