Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears long strands of amethyst and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is content; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 10000 cp. Blue quartz (4 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears skinny pants and wears a white and black robe with the hood down. His red hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He is physically well-built. His black crest is smooth and relatively long. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Born in the west to a Stableman, Shamash learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Stableman soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her small red hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Nikki was born with her father's beautiful face. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 600 gp.