Description: This man wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Charles was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is brown and curly. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

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 family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 30 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Good lock.

Description: This dark-skinned female prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has moderate length white hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears baggy tan pantaloons and a brown scarf. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Deep green spinel (100 gp). Iolite (40 gp).