Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Rurik is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Tanner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Tanner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She is physically well-built. She sports red long hair. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. After a long history of fighting, Murgen and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 230 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (5 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears her black hair up. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 200 gp.