Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Sellsword profession.

History: Erdan lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Warlock school at a young age so that he could practice his necromantic talents. He became a Engraver soon after.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 3'5" and wears just a tan suit. His hair is chestnut and curly. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Namfoodle is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Namfoodle lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Family, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 cp. Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Hlin hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 180 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Hourglass.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Duergath was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.