Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he usually wears his white robe and has his pickaxe always slung over his shoulder. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. 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: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears his golden hair up. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Thervan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is short and white. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oppleby fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).