Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. 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: To clean up the streets; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His crest is green and curly. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Valorean enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 30000 cp. Amethyst (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sword, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. His green crest is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Norkruuth fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: An older woman who wears a worn and beaten armor, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is still thick. She is baby faced.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 270 gp.