Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has moderate length gold crest. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 80 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears a grey shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and brown pants. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Sarah was born with her mother's beautiful face. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He tends to wear a large pastel jacket. He wears his brown fur up. His copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 works hard and plays hard.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (12 gp). Jet (90 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears bulky blue painted plate armor, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Ranala was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: In love, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Red spinel (120 gp).