Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is wearing a long, black cloak. He has styled his blue hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. His white hair is unkempt and raggedy. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Dworic was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears tattered old clothes. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered dire rats who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She sports a flattop fur cut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. Her silver crest is braided into rings. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.