Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and pastel tie. His fur is white and curly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Dagger is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 210 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A freak accident while working with his Bookbinder father left him crippled. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This woman wears long strands of emerald and short violet dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. With wild white hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Althaea hails from a village terrorized by giants. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and money/treasure

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp).