Description: She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'7" when asserting herself. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Sporting a red mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born into a rich family. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (140 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has rusty crest. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 800 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: A middle-aged man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. He wears his brown hair down. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 70 gp. Hematite (13 gp).