Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has a hunchback. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. 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: A deep hatred of giants; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. 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 now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Joker, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this southern woman wears a violet costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Secretive. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a green cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His brass crest is braided into rings. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp).