Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has violet eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mortician. He struck the Mortician job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and balancing his hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). 1 Breastplate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is long and silver with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small violet clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Anselm will drive conversation. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears tattered old clothes. He wears his gray fur up. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length golden hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Helen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Helen. After months of barely getting by, Helen managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears tan trousers with red and brown striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His tied-back hair is golden. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Galinndan is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Born in the north to a Map Maker, Galinndan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his 11th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Galinndan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.