Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He usually wears his grey robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. He has shaved his head bald. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of a Stylist, who enjoyed hunting, Hugh was taken on many hunting expeditions. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 160 gp. Onyx (50 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her crest, while still mostly brass, has prominent grey streaks. Her fierce red eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Portia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is typically in her Banker uniform. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her longsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. She wears her red hair up. Her red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in a small desert village. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She bought a longsword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears dull red sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shortspear, just in case. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a Scribe, his mother struggled to pay the bills. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.