Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is short and dark red. He has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Jade (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear flannel. Her crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He got into the Mercenary business at a young age. A gifted student he started as a Mortician, but he got bored and became a Mercenary. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Coral (60 gp). Amber (60 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.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'3". He usually wears his blue robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder, and his gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Dreali was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1300 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: She wears a blue broad hat and blue clothes. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her broad blue hat.

Personality: She is a Mortician first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 15000 gp. Jasper (70 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jade (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man prefers to wear flannel. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Dench was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After a long history of fighting, Dench and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Animal Trainer; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is black, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. She has moderate length red fur. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Trail is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jade (120 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jade (120 gp). Jasper (60 gp).