Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Animal Trainer. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Theren hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Theren was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Theren decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears blue trousers with tan and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His first spouse was a Bookbinder, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 6000 sp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his red robe. His hair is silver and curly. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nim embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Detective but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nim grew up listening to his mother's many stories. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Detective hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Amber (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. His hair is long and black with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Mason, his father struggled to pay the bills. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He tends to his Sculptor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 sp. Moss agate (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a brown collared shirt and violet pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.