Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Howard was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Howard has worked very hard to control his curse. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Alain was born the youngest of three triplets. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alain fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 18000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 pp. Brown diamond (5000 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Jade (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Coral (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jade (80 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Carter. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is white and very short. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Carter. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Carter for the past few years.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jet (70 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jacinth (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His red hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Lucan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 700 pp. Black pearl (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'0". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sage who has hired her part-time. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sage and was forced into it by her family; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Family, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with yellow lining and desert motifs. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. 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. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 pp. 1 Medium magic item.