Description: 5'11" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His blonde hair is still thick. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 sp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her hammer with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Susannah hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Susannah was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Barber. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull violet sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. His white hair is braided into rings. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Miller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'8". He wears a blue feathered hat and blue clothes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. His chestnut hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Fonkin will drive conversation. A true patriot, Fonkin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the east. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).