Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His hair is chestnut and very short. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Family, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her white fur is smooth and relatively long. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Shivering is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has moderate length white hair. He has gold eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Astar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Mortician arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears brown trousers with yellow and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She is baby faced.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 sp. 6 Acid flasks. 1 Everburning torch. 4 Alchemist’s fire.