Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Beggar but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Beggar hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 sp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a white armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. She has wavy silver hair. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2200 gp.

Description: He wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars. He carries with him a set of bastard swords, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). 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: To reunite with his old friends; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp).

Description: A 4'1" northern woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. With bright golden hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Balifra isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her childhood dream was to be a Masseuse, but she was a colossal failure. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new ruler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Jet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.