Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has wavy black hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Valafar never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, In love, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. He wears a simple brown robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has a hunchback. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. This green eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Clerebold has worked very hard to control his curse. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is physically well-built. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 pp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Jet (110 gp). Amber (110 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Sard (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. He has wavy golden hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Bertram was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, PTSD. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1700 gp. Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her brass crest up. This gold eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Zykroff has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 350 gp. 6 Acid flasks.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and red handkerchief worn on her left side. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is black and curly. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Sutha's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is light but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Actor profession.

History: Ielenia was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her first spouse was a Actor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 100 gp. Onyx (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His brass crest is braided into rings. He is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bharash will drive conversation. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Sard (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and prefers to wear flannel. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. 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 Shoemaker. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 cp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).