Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He keeps his green crest in a flapper bob. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his singing with anyone who is interested.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. After a long history of fighting, Norkruuth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 140 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has done her best to style her scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. 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: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Hethress was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. 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 mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a yellow coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has achieved small success as a Miller.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Slave, Job, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 sp. Carnelian (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and she perpetually has her shield ready. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 sp.