Description: This man wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has moderate length golden hair. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mortician but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mortician and was forced into it by his family; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Ilde grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Ilde. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp).

Description: He wears just a tan suit. He carries with him a set of bows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born into a rich family. He found a children's book about a Gnome Wizard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Golden pearl (110 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has a very tight haircut. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She is content.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a hunchback. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. This gold eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Shax hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 150 gp.