Description: 5'8" and muscular, this southern man is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

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. After coming to the age of reason, Nicholas took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. 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: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His black fur is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cloak studied abroad. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Cynical. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 4'7". She wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings, and her gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. Her hair is red and curly. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Many goblins want her driven away; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 170 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his small grey hat.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arnold grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 20 pp. Citrine (30 gp).