Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a red costume with the symbols of death on his torso. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

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 lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. His childhood dream was to be a Performer, but he was a colossal failure. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Animal Trainer responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. 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 daughter.

History: He got into the Apothecary business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.