Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tattered old clothes, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Gifted from a young age, Brottor studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Brottor took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 370 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and is pretty ugly. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Myev was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Dyer. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 400 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

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 wears a white shirt with thin green vertical stripes and black pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Layabout profession.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A gifted student he started as a Layabout, but he got bored and became a Mortician. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new mortician responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: This man wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. A true patriot, Thamior would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Thamior was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. Her white fur is still thick. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in the north. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She became a Detective soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, grey cloak. His silver hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes orcs are coming to abduct people. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'2" and wears a fancy green dress. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has styled her red crest well, parting it to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Born in the north to a Armorer, Nala learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Armorer for hire.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Secretive, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Kriv was born with his father's beautiful face. A freak accident while working with his Sailor father left him crippled. He's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Jade (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.