Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his feathered black hat.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Rûkdûg was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Rûkdûg decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has worked as a Locksmith like his mother before him.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 sp. Banded agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He is portly but not overly obese. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is an amazing painter.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 7000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 5'5" northern man, he wears skinny pants and wears a tan and green robe with the hood down. His white hair is lengthy. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Banded mail. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Courier arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She tends to her Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His orange fur is knotted and matted. His copper eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He has taken up work as a Soapmaker and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.