Description: This malnourished man wears a grey vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his grey boots flare out at the collars. His auburn hair is braided into rings. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Barendd hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. 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: Barendd was born the youngest of three triplets. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Barendd has worked very hard to control his curse. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 pp. Black pearl (900 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: Born in the north to a Bather, Fargrim learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He tends to his Bather job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he's in love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Lavinia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. During her travels, Lavinia and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Lavinia discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Lavinia fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 500 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. He takes great joy in being the best Servant in town.

History: Frug was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gifted student he started as a Armorer, but he got bored and became a Servant. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red spinel (150 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He carries a battered shield and tarnished whip as well. He has shaved his head bald. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. 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: Born to a Engraver, his father struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep silver.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Naamah was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Naamah and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 700 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Jade (140 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp).