Description: This man stands a little under 3'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. His first spouse was a Baker, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. 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: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a pastel shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Fragrant was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Fragrant liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She tends to her Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Nature, In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 10 pp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp).

Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and carries kukris. His silver hair is knotted and matted. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Snafû was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 90 gp.