Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Skak is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. During his travels, Skak and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Skak discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Skak fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 cp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears his silver hair down. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Slave Trader and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 110 pp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large white jacket. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her childhood dream was to be a Mason, but she was a colossal failure. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Fortune-teller for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Shipwright soon after.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Job, Slave. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does, and carries halberds. He wears his cinnamon fur up. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Bookbinder. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Coral (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born into a rich family. Hugh was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Crown-heir. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: 5'1" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is wearing a long, green cloak. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the left. Her red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Seere was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jade (50 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp).

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is auburn and very short. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She takes great joy in being the best Miner in town.

History: Seraphina hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She's also a talented Unemployed, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a unemployed again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 70 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.