Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears an entirely tan suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His ears are large.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. He has worked as a Sage like his mother before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears bulky grey painted plate armor. Her white hair is well kept. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She tends to her Junk Dealer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 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 (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a scythe, but if one is not available he will default to his scimitar. His blonde hair is lengthy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: Koeth is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Koeth lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 5000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing, marred by chocolates. His black hair is long and unkept. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. He is a great chef.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 pp. Zircon (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the west to a Masseuse, Orla learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a architect again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a hammer on his belt. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kildrak fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Amber (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is renowned for her bright yellow dresses and hats. Her hair is short and blonde. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born in the west to a Junk Dealer, Ahlyssa learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She worked as a nervous Junk Dealer and found it very stressful. After a long history of fighting, Ahlyssa and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.