Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Azaki hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Mortician hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Azaki was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver ewer (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 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.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her black unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Nija's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mortician business.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Nija has worked very hard to control her curse. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 1100 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp).

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her silver hair is cut short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Ielenia was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Animal Trainer for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Jade (130 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). White opal (1300 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a brown Stetson hat and brown clothes. Her white fur is thinning but still full. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a Bellfounder first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. 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 pair of adventurers, Windy grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a flail on her belt. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. She has violet eyes and a red hat with a black feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Because her mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the west, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her father from journeying west to reunite her family. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length brass crest. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Gifted from a young age, Daar studied abroad. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Courier they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Healer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (30 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. He has wavy red hair. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barber hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Barber and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.