Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dragonborn, and stands approximately 6'3". He is dressed in a clean green cloak covering his clean studded leather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a hand crossbow. His silver crest is smooth and relatively long. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His childhood dream was to be a Marshal, but he was a colossal failure. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 5'7" northern man, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Balam hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her white eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Joker, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Odorr studied abroad. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).