Description: He stands about 3'3" and is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Burgell does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available she will default to her scimitar. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is short and auburn. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Philomena is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She got into the Dyer business at a young age. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She's also a talented Bellfounder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is white and curly. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and many gnolls want her driven away

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This western woman dresses like a well dressed Seamstress does. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She got into the Seamstress business at a young age. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has worked as a Seamstress like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a architect again

Ideals: Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 sp.