Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a grey small hat and grey clothes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the west to a Merchant, Richard learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and many dire rats want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A 6'2" western woman, she wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a axe, but if one is not available she will default to her shortbow. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 sp.

Description: This woman wears just a grey suit. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 95. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Barrister arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 90 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp).

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is red and curly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are white.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp. Coral (70 gp).