Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 500 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His hair is brown and very short. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'7" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her brass crest is knotted and matted. She is baby faced.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born into a rich family. She worked as a nervous Scribe and found it very stressful. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

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

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Family, Rich, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He comes from a rich western family. 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 mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Red spinel (100 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. He carries a battered club and tarnished trident as well. His hair is chestnut and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Mozû's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20000 cp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Syllin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. After a long history of fighting, Syllin and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: She stands about 5'4" and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Galiena speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". She is dressed in an above average manner, and her gloved hand is found clutching a trident. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. 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: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 400 sp.