Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Barbena took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape and is in decent physical shape. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Jak was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Berrian was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a white feather.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears his dark red hair down. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bricklayer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Some 6 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Andram never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, In love, Poor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.