Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly daggers and clubs. He has done his best to style his brass crest to look like a famous performer. His eyes are red.

Personality: Kriv is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kriv was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 160 gp. White pearl (110 gp).

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he prefers to wear flannel. He has wavy white hair. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He comes from a rich western family. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, John has worked very hard to control his curse. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Buckler.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Humans. Her skin is dark but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She has wavy chestnut hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Guardian, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 9000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, red shirt, and grey tie. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp).