Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born in a small island village. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a fancy black dress. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'5" and muscular, this western man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 600 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Jade (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, violet cloak. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He has a very tight haircut. He has blue eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.