Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Merihim took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a large green jacket. Her hair is white and curly. Her gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Glassblower responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He likes to wear brown tank tops with violet pants. His red hair is greasy and uncared for. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He got into the Performer business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her orange fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears yellow leather gloves, a yellow jacket, and tight pants. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. After coming to the age of reason, Lucan took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with blue slacks. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. Her black eyes are passionate and lively.

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 is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Animal Trainer. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her father before her.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Amber (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Coral (50 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, marred by chocolates. He wears his auburn hair down. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Jade (40 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). White opal (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp).