Description: This late middle aged man wears many layers of old clothing at all times and is in decent physical shape. His blonde hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. 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: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Layabout. He has worked as a Layabout like his mother before him.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and balancing his hectic life and new layabout responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 pp. Moonstone (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. Her crest is gold and curly. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Knight arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. After a long history of fighting, Dentratha and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has done her best to style her brass crest to look like a famous performer. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She got into the Miner business at a young age. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Thava took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up warhammer and armor she uses now. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Butcher does. He is portly but not overly obese. His crest is white and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Kriv hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. Kriv enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing his hectic life and new butcher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'2". He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has dyed his greying beige fur a little too much giving a sharp beige color. His half smiles and copper eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has moderate length blonde hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fortune-teller but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Gildmak was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fortune-teller. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amber (130 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jade (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a tattered pair of loose yellow pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).