Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a brown shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has moderate length silver hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Coral (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Sard (50 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rose (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His crest is blue and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady red eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is typically in her Mercenary uniform. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Vanchu was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She carries a battered trident and tarnished quarterstaff as well. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Heather was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heather fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 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: Riardon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A freak accident while working with his Weaver father left him crippled. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. He has green crest. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Shy. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gilbert embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When Gilbert reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 pp.