Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. During his travels, Mantus and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Mantus discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Mantus fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 12000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Orcs. His skin is dark but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 pp. Hematite (12 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Jet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thomas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Amber (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His golden hair is still thick. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp).

Description: She wears a white broad hat and white clothes. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Masseuse profession.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Euphemia was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.