Description: This man wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his left hand. He has a very tight haircut. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has moderate length blue crest. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. The war was a terrible time for him, and Valorean does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a Fortune-teller, his father struggled to pay the bills. Valorean was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Valorean decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her fur is brown and curly. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He takes great joy in being the best Soapmaker in town.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He became a Soapmaker soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Soapmaker responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 sp.